Diamond, Larry

Developing Democracy: Toward Consolidation

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ISBN 13:
9780801861567
author:
Diamond, Larry
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Johns Hopkins University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm
Genre:
Political Sociology Textbook
Condition:
New
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£33.60

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Developing Democracy Toward Consolidation by Larry Diamond

This book presents a distinctive theoretical perspective on democratic evolution and consolidation in the late twentieth century. Diamond argues that democracy is not an all-or-nothing phenomenon, but rather a work in progress that emerges piecemeal in different countries.

With a focus on the "third wave" of global democratization and its subsequent decline, Diamond identifies the conditions necessary for democratic consolidation, including strong institutions, decentralization of power, and a vibrant civil society. He also highlights the importance of freedom, transparency, and the rule of law in generating broad legitimacy.

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