The birth of democracy in South America
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The birth of democracy in South America
（Cambridge studies in comparative politics）
Cambridge University Press, 2025
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-348) and index
Summary:"Explores how democracy first emerged in South America and explains why it arose in some countries and not others. It shows that the first countries to democratize in the region continue to have the strongest democracies today. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents of Works
- Introduction. The origins of democracy in South America
- Armies, parties, and the birth of democracy
- Elections and democracy in South America before 1930
- Military professionalization and the decline of revolts in South America
- The origins of strong parties in South America
- The roots of strong democracies : Chile and Uruguay
- The roots of weak democracies : Argentina and Colombia
- The roots of stable autocracies : Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela
- The roots of unstable autocracies : Bolivia, Ecuador, and Paraguay
- Conclusion. Contributions and implications
