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The Making and Unmaking of Democracy

Author : Theodore K. Rabb
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136704612
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book The Making and Unmaking of Democracy written by Theodore K. Rabb and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every citizen of the world, there is no more urgent issue than the spread of democracy. Democracy is what the WTO-protestors are calling for; it's the main concern of human rights advocates; and it's only long-term way to end terrorism. But how does democracy spread? What can be done to encourage and support. This remarkable new collection brings together some of the best minds in variety of fields to discuss the conditions that promote and sustain, or undermine and extinguish democratic institutions and ideas. Spanning political thought from ancient Athens to contemporary sub-Saharan Africa, the contributors develop an outline of how democracy develops. Several key factors emerge: Democratic transitions are always heavily shaped by the ideas and practices of past regimes (like tribal traditions in Africa), international political and economic pressure to liberalize (as in Asia) and current economic conditions. The quality of democracy is almost always improved by the elimination of religion as the center of the state, by the move from democracy as protection of the individual from the state to democracy as enhancer of rights, and by the progression from a focus on the individual to a focus on the community. Expansive in its coverage and fundamental in its significance, The Making and Unmaking of Democracy is a volume to learn from, argue against, and expand upon.

Potemkin Democracy?

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Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Potemkin Democracy? written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

- - [2 108.0]Eurasia's Potemkin Democracies

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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book - - [2 108.0]Eurasia's Potemkin Democracies written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political changes in Kyrgyzstan and international engagement might once have inspired hope for democratic development, but the picture today looks ever bleaker. [...] The European Union's democratization approach for Central Asia is mostly geared towards human rights dialogues with the regimes, which are an accomplishment in themselves but have little to show in practical terms; and a rule of law approach that seems to be a debate forum rather than a process to spearhead refor. [...] Although the energy--rich country lacks any independent civil society or political opposition, the president has taken small steps to build a managed democracy, for instance by allowing (controlled) opposition candidates in elections. [...] Second, Central Asian regimes often argue that the historical development of Central Asia is different from other parts of the world and so their values cannot be put on a par with Western values. [...] Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the poorest countries in the region, do offer limited space for a bottom--up democratization process but this will take time to foster.

The Political Economy of Human Rights in Armenia

Author : Simon Payaslian
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857731696
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book The Political Economy of Human Rights in Armenia written by Simon Payaslian and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Armenia has experienced a reversal from democratization to a Soviet-style authoritarian regime and has been accused of repressive approaches to human rights. Here, Simon Payaslian juxtaposes a masterful survey of the history of the Armenian people from the nineteenth century through the first republic (1918-21) and Sovietization to the present, with the evolution of international human rights standards, and argues that a statist and authoritarian political culture has impeded political liberalization and institutionalization of human rights principles. Highlighting the clash between sovereignty on one side and human rights and democracy on the other, this comprehensive and in-depth analysis is essential for all those interested in human rights, democratization, political repression and the former Soviet republics.

Depleting democracies

Author : Michael Minkenberg
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 152616017X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Depleting democracies written by Michael Minkenberg and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depleting democracies provides an analysis of the radical right’s interactions with mainstream parties and the effect they have on setting political agendas in sensitive areas such as minority policies and asylum regulations. It asks to what extent the radical right has changed the quality of democracy in Eastern Europe: does its electoral strength, its capacity for political blackmail and its coalition potential actually translate into impact? The book compares three groups of countries that are distinct in terms of the relevance of radical right parties: Bulgaria and Slovakia; Hungary, Poland and Romania; and the Czech Republic and Estonia. It follows a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of survey data with qualitative, comparative analysis of archival material and other texts to determine the causal role radical right parties play in influencing parties, policies and ultimately democratic quality in the seven countries. Depleting democracies advances theory on radical right actors in the political process and contributes to empirical research across the region. Its results are particularly relevant to the debate on democratic transformation and the effects of radical right parties.

Ruling Russia

Author : William Alex Pridemore
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1461643163
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book Ruling Russia written by William Alex Pridemore and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law, crime, and justice are among the most salient issues in any country. This is especially true for a transitional nation like Russia that is facing tremendous social, political, and economic changes, many of which create conditions conducive to crime. These ongoing changes have had profound effects on every major social institution in the country, and the transition from totalitarianism and a command economy toward rule of law and a free market is resulting in shifts in fundamental cultural values. In this environment, governmental agencies are often left without a clear mission, especially given their sometimes dubious roles during the Soviet era, and are rarely provided with the resources necessary to fulfill the difficult duties that are so vital to a functional democracy. This volume, with chapters by highly respected scholars in several disciplines, provides a comprehensive sourcebook of scholarly analysis of the effects of these changes on legal developments and rule of law in Russia, its changing patterns and nature of crime, and its criminal justice system. Contributions by: Adrian Beck, William E. Butler, Linda J. Cook, Galina N. Evdokushkina, Leonid A. Gavrilov, Natalia S. Gavrilova, Alla E. Ivanova, Janet Elise Johnson, Roy King, Robert W. Orttung, Letizia Paoli, Laura Piacentini, William Alex Pridemore, Annette Robertson, Daniel G. Rodeheaver, Richard Sakwa, Olga Schwartz, Victoria G. Semyonova, Louise I. Shelley, Peter H. Solomon Jr., Janine R. Wedel, and James L. Williams

Democratic Decay and Authoritarian Resurgence

Author : Natasha Lindstaedt
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1529210399
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (292 download)

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Download or read book Democratic Decay and Authoritarian Resurgence written by Natasha Lindstaedt and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on real-world developments, and including international case studies, this book introduces students to the concept and causes of democratic decay in the modern world.

Debates on Democratization

Author : Larry Diamond
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801897769
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Debates on Democratization written by Larry Diamond and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If democracy means anything, it means robust debates. Over the years, the pages of the Journal have certainly seen their share of lively and illuminating scholarly disagreements. As a service to students and teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of the questions and controversies that surround contemporary democratization, the Journal has now brought together a series of exchanges on the topic. --

Democracy Works

Author : Greg Mills
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1787382540
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Democracy Works written by Greg Mills and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Democracy Works asks how we can learn to nurture, deepen and consolidate democracy in Africa. By analyzing transitions within and beyond the continent, the authors identify a 'democratic playbook' robust enough to withstand threats to free and fair elections. However, substantive democracy demands more than just regular polls. It is fundamentally about the inner workings of institutions, the rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, and leadership in government and civil society. It is also about values and the welfare and well-being of its citizens, and demands local leadership with a plan for the country beyond simply winning the popular vote. This volume addresses the political, economic and extreme demographic challenges that Africa faces. It is intended as a resource for members of civil society and as a guide for all who seek to enjoy the political and development benefits of democracy in the world's poorest continent. Finally, it is for donors and external actors who have to face critical decisions--especially after ill-fated electoral interventions such as Kenya 2017--about the future of observer missions and aid promoting democracy and good governance.

Promoting Party Politics in Emerging Democracies

Author : Peter Burnell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317985974
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Promoting Party Politics in Emerging Democracies written by Peter Burnell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a critical and comparative examination of international support to political parties and party systems in emerging and prospective new democracies in several world regions. It combines the insights of a strong international grouping of leading academics and pioneering doctoral studies, and draws on extensive new field work inquiries. The wide-ranging coverage pools evidence from countries in Europe and Eurasia, Africa, East Asia and Central America. The book shows how far international support still has to go if it is to achieve its aims of helping party politics make a constructive contribution to furthering democracy. It advances our understanding both of the role the political parties are playing in the different polities and the sometimes negative impact of democracy promotion actors from outside. By contributing original theoretical perspectives and empirical findings, the book points the way forward to agendas for future research and new courses of action. It will be of interest to academics and the policy-making and practitioner communities alike. This book was published as a special issue of Democratizations.

Orbán

Author : Paul Lendvai
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019091159X
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Orbán written by Paul Lendvai and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A no-holds-barred biography of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has become a pivotal figure in European politics since 2010, this is the first English- language study of the erstwhile anti-communist rebel turned populist autocrat. Through a masterly and cynical manipulation of ethnic nationalism, generating fear of migrants and deep-rooted corruption, Orbán has exploited successive electoral victories to build a closely knit and super-rich oligarchy. He holds unfettered power in Hungary and is regarded as the single most powerful leader within the European Union. Orbán's ambitions are far-reaching. Hailed by governments and far-right politicians as a symbol of a new anti-Brussels nationalism, his ruthless crackdown on refugees, his open break with normative values and his undisguised admiration for Presidents Putin and Trump mean he poses a formidable challenge to Angela Merkel and the survival of liberal democracy in a divided Europe. Drawing on access to exclusive documents and numerous interviews, celebrated veteran journalist Paul Lendvai paints a compelling portrait of the most successful and, arguably, most dangerous politician in Hungarian history.

The Ideas That Conquered The World

Author : Michael Mandelbaum
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 078672496X
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book The Ideas That Conquered The World written by Michael Mandelbaum and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2004-01-08 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the dawn of the twenty-first century, three ideas dominate the world: peace as the preferred basis for relations between and among different countries, democracy as the optimal way to organize political life, and free markets as the indispensable vehicle for the creation of wealth. While not practiced everywhere, these ideas have--for the first time in history--no serious rivals. And although the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were terrible and traumatic, they did not "change everything," as so many commentators have asserted. Instead, these events served to illuminate even more brightly the world that emerged from the end of the Cold War. In The Ideas That Conquered the World, Michael Mandelbaum describes the uneven spread (over the past two centuries) of peace, democracy, and free markets from the wealthy and powerful countries of the world's core, where they originated, to the weaker and poorer countries of its periphery. And he assesses the prospects for these ideas in the years to come, giving particular attention to the United States, which bears the greatest responsibility for protecting and promoting them, and to Russia, China, and the Middle East, in which they are not well established and where their fate will affect the rest of the world. Drawing on history, politics, and economics, this incisive book provides a clear and original guide to the main trends of the twenty-first century, from globalization to terrorism, through the perspective of one of our era's most provocative thinkers.

Aftershocks

Author : Seva Gunitsky
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 069117234X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Aftershocks written by Seva Gunitsky and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past century, democracy spread around the world in turbulent bursts of change, sweeping across national borders in dramatic cascades of revolution and reform. Aftershocks offers a new global-oriented explanation for this wavelike spread and retreat—not only of democracy but also of its twentieth-century rivals, fascism and communism. Seva Gunitsky argues that waves of regime change are driven by the aftermath of cataclysmic disruptions to the international system. These hegemonic shocks, marked by the sudden rise and fall of great powers, have been essential and often-neglected drivers of domestic transformations. Though rare and fleeting, they not only repeatedly alter the global hierarchy of powerful states but also create unique and powerful opportunities for sweeping national reforms—by triggering military impositions, swiftly changing the incentives of domestic actors, or transforming the basis of political legitimacy itself. As a result, the evolution of modern regimes cannot be fully understood without examining the consequences of clashes between great powers, which repeatedly—and often unsuccessfully—sought to cajole, inspire, and intimidate other states into joining their camps.

The War of All the People

Author : Jon B. Perdue
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1597977047
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)

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Download or read book The War of All the People written by Jon B. Perdue and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "real" "clash of civilizations"

Democratizing Europe

Author : A. Vauchez
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137540915
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (375 download)

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Download or read book Democratizing Europe written by A. Vauchez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from recent streams of scholarship, Democratizing Europe provides a renewed portrait of EU government that point at the enduring leading role of independent powers (the European Court, Commission and Central Bank). Vauchez suggests that we recognize this centrality and adjust our democratization strategies accordingly.

Exiting the Balkan Thicket

Author : Gary Dempsey
Publisher : Cato Institute
ISBN 13 : 9781930865174
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book Exiting the Balkan Thicket written by Gary Dempsey and published by Cato Institute. This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goklany argues that selective application of this principle distorts the policy debate.

New Critical Writings in Political Sociology

Author : Alan Scott
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135196433X
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book New Critical Writings in Political Sociology written by Alan Scott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third and final volume of this series, we examine the implications of the accelerating globalization process for the nation-state. Are globalization, the rise of regional and international institutions, and the international agreements on human rights actually reducing and transforming state sovereignty? Clearly ethnic, racial, and religious identities remain salient, but how do they correspond to, intersect with, and overflow continuous nation-state spaces that are demarcated by legally recognized borders? In what conditions do democratic state-building projects actually enhance political, civil, and social rights, and when do they tend to contribute to the consolidation of elite power? Should democratic forces put their faith in a cosmopolitan vision of global citizenship, especially when they tackle quintessentially international and transnational problems like peace, aboriginal rights, and the protection of the environment? In this volume's collection of contemporary political sociologists' key articles, we present work that explores the exposure of the nation-state and the post-World War II world system to global forces.