An array of internationally noted scholars examines the process of democratization in southern Europe and Latin America. They provide new interpretations of both current and historical efforts of nations to end periods of authoritarian rule and to initiate transition to democracy, efforts that have met with widely varying degrees of success and failure. Extensive case studies of individual countries, a comparative overview, and a synthesis conclusions offer important insights for political scientists, students, and all concerned with the prospects for democracy.Southern EuropeThe historical example of Italy after Mussolini as well as the more recent cases of Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey suggest factors that may make a transition relatively secure.Latin AmericaDemocratization is perhaps the central issue in Latin American politics today. Case studies focus on Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.Comparative PerspectivesDespite the unique contexts of transitions in individual countries, significant points of comparison emerge - such as the influence of foreign nations and the role of agents outside the government. These analyses explore both intra- and interregional similarities and differences. Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies Political democracy is not the only possible outcome of transitions from authoritarianism. Guillermo O'Donnell and Philippe C. Schmitter draw out the implications of democracy as a goal and of the uncertainty inherent in transitional situations.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-13
9780801831881
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94745750
Product Key Features
Book Title
Transitions from Authoritarian Rule: Latin America: Volume 2
Author
Philippe C. Schmitter, Laurence Whitehead, Guillermo O'donnell
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Government, History
Publication Year
1986
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
369g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Philippe C. Schmitter, Laurence Whitehead, Guillermo O'donnell