The dynamics of democratization : elites, civil society and the transition process

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The dynamics of democratization : elites, civil society and the transition process

Graeme Gill

Macmillan , St. Martin's Press, 2000

  • : uk : hard
  • : uk : pbk
  • : us : cloth
  • : us : paper

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: uk : hard ISBN 9780333801963

Description

The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. The book takes issue with the predominantly élite-centred focus of much of the literature, and illustrates how an understanding of democratization can be gained only if the role of civil society is taken into account.

Table of Contents

Democratization: Economic Prerequisites?.- The Breakdown of Authoritarian Regimes.- Elites and Transition.- Beyond the Elites?.- Transition and Civil Society.- Transition and the Collapse of Communism.- Towards Consolidation?.- Bibliography.
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: uk : pbk ISBN 9780333801970

Description

The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. The book takes issue with the predominantly elite-centred focus of much of the literature, and illustrates how an understanding of democratization can be gained only if the role of civil society is taken into account.

Table of Contents

Democratization: Economic Prerequisites?.- The Breakdown of Authoritarian Regimes.- Elites and Transition.- Beyond the Elites?.- Transition and Civil Society.- Transition and the Collapse of Communism.- Towards Consolidation?.- Bibliography.

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