Comparative politics of Latin America : democracy at last?
著者
書誌事項
Comparative politics of Latin America : democracy at last?
Routledge, 2015
2nd ed
- : pbk
大学図書館所蔵 全2件
注記
Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Students will explore and understand the evolutions and revolutions that have brought the region to where it is today in the fully-updated new edition of Daniel Hellinger's Comparative Politics of Latin America. This text offers a unique balance of comparative politics theory and interdisciplinary country-specific context, of a thematic organization and in-depth country case studies, of culture and economics, of scholarship and pedagogy. No other textbook draws on such a diverse range of scholarly literature to help students understand the ins and outs of politics in Latin America today.
Insightful historical background in early chapters provides students with a way to think about how the past influences the present. However, while history plays a part in this text, comparative politics is the primary focus, explaining through fully integrated, detailed case studies and carefully paced analysis such concepts as democratic breakdown and transition, formal and informal institutions, the rule of law, and the impact of globalization. Country-specific narratives integrate concepts and theories from comparative politics, leading to a richer understanding of both.
Several important features of the 2nd edition ensure student success:
Substantially reorganized text now with 16 chapters
Focus Questions at the start of every chapter
"For Review" boxes interspersed in every chapter to ensure comprehension
New "Punto de Vista" boxes in every chapter, showcasing competing perspectives on democratization and development throughout the region
Country locator maps spread throughout the book to help students orient themselves in the region
"Democracy Snapshot" graphics show support for democracy in each Latin American country
Bolded key terms focus attention on important concepts and a glossary at the end of the book provides a useful reference
Discussion questions and Further Resources at the end of each chapter
Integrated case studies on most countries in the region
A companion website (http://www.routledge.com/cw/hellinger) with discussion questions and other useful study aids.
目次
Introduction Part I: Comparative Politics, Democratic Theory and Latin American Area Studies 1. Conceptions of Democracy 2. Inequality in Latin American Politics: The Few and the Many Part II: History: Colonial Legacies, Mass Politics, and Democracy 3. Democratic and Autocratic Threads Before Columbus and in Colonial Latin America 4. Political Without Economic Independence 5. Populism, Development, and Democracy in the Twentieth Century 6. Development and Dependency: Theory and Practice in Latin America Part III: Regime Transition in Latin America 7. Democratic Breakdown and Military Rule 8. Transitions and 'Pacted' Democracies in Brazil and the Southern Cone 9. Transitions from Party Dominant Regimes in Mexico and Venezuela 10. Democracy in Times of Insurgency and Revolution Part IV: Institutions, Civil Society, and Rule of Law 11. Social Class and Social Conflict in Latin America's Civil Society 12. Media, Elections, and Parties 13. Institutions, Governance, and the Power Game 14. Human Rights, Corruption, and the Judiciary Part V: Latin America in the World 15. Democracy in Times of Globalization16. No One's Backyard Anymore
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