Democracy in Latin America

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Democracy in Latin America 3e examines processes of democratization in Latin America from 1900 to the present. Thoroughly revised and expanded, this new edition provides a widespread view of political transformation throughout the entire region. In clear and jargon-free prose, the book:Traces the origins and evolution of democracy in Latin America,Examines the adoption and reform of electoral institutions, Assesses the policy performance of contemporary democracies, Explores the political representation of women, workers, and indigenous peoples,Evaluates trends in public opinion, and Reveals the prevalence of "illiberal democracy."Adroitly blending qualitative and quantitative approaches, Democracy in Latin America 3e offers an innovative view of the "dialectic" of democratic change in Latin America. This interpretation draws upon new material concerning the rise of the "new Left," the relationship between social status and satisfaction with democracy, the effectiveness of antipoverty policies, changing roles of the judiciary, and the impact of the international environment. Readability is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous photographic illustrations and brief "boxes" with portraits of personalities, explanations about methodology, and comments on conceptual approaches.

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Utgivningsdatum2016-09-08
Mått231 x 152 x 20 mm
Vikt567 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor416
Upplaga3
FörlagOUP USA
ISBN9780190611347

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Peter H. Smith is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Simón Bolívar Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of California, San Diego. A former president of the Latin American Studies Association, he is the author of more than twenty books, including Talons of the Eagle: Latin America, the United States, and the World 4e (OUP, 2013) and coauthor of Modern Latin America 8e (OUP, 2014). His works have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.; Cameron Sells is a PhD student in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego.

Tables, Figures, and MapsPrefaceIntroduction: Dimensions of DemocracyPART I: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES, 1900-2000Cycles of Electoral DemocracyTransitions and ContinuitiesThe Military: Heading for the Exits?Global Contexts, International ForcesPART II: THE ELECTORAL ARENAPresidents or Parliaments?Institutional DesignsElections: Voters, Winners, LosersPART III: QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACYState Capacity and Policy PerformanceThe Politics of Social EquityIlliberal DemocracyThe People's VerdictPART IV: DEMOCRACY CONSIDERED12 The Dialectic of DemocracyEpilogue: The Future of DemocracyAPPENDIX 1 Classification of Electoral Regimes, 1900-2015APPENDIX 2 Military Coups in Latin America, 1900-2015Suggested ReadingsIndex