Democracy in Latin America : political change in comparative perspective /
Smith, Peter H.
Democracy in Latin America : political change in comparative perspective / Peter H. Smith. - New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, 2005. - xiv, 380 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-366) and index.
Part 1. Historical perspectives, 1900-2000. Cycles of electoral democracy -- Transitions and continuities -- The military : heading for the exits? -- Global contexts, international forces -- Part 2. The electoral arena. Exploring institutional alternatives -- Varieties of presidentialism -- Elections : voters, winners, and losers -- Part 3. Qualities of democracy. State capacity and policy performance -- The politics of social equity -- Freedoms, rights, and illiberal democracy -- The people's verdict -- Part 4. Democracy considered. The taming of democracy -- Epilogue : the future of democracy. Appendix 1. Classification of electoral regimes, 1900-2000 -- Appendix 2. Military coups in Latin America, 1900-2000 -- Appendix 3. Key variables in statistical analysis.
0195157583 (alk. paper) 9780195157581 (alk. paper) 0195157591 (pbk.) 9780195157598 (pbk.)
2004056096
GBA502357 bnb
013079668 Uk
Democratization--Latin America.
Democracy--Latin America.
Dâemocratisation--Amâerique latine.
Dâemocratie--Amâerique latine.
Latin America--Politics and government--1980-
Amâerique latine--Politique et gouvernement--1980-
100 JL 966 / S656d 2005
320.98
Democracy in Latin America : political change in comparative perspective / Peter H. Smith. - New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, 2005. - xiv, 380 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-366) and index.
Part 1. Historical perspectives, 1900-2000. Cycles of electoral democracy -- Transitions and continuities -- The military : heading for the exits? -- Global contexts, international forces -- Part 2. The electoral arena. Exploring institutional alternatives -- Varieties of presidentialism -- Elections : voters, winners, and losers -- Part 3. Qualities of democracy. State capacity and policy performance -- The politics of social equity -- Freedoms, rights, and illiberal democracy -- The people's verdict -- Part 4. Democracy considered. The taming of democracy -- Epilogue : the future of democracy. Appendix 1. Classification of electoral regimes, 1900-2000 -- Appendix 2. Military coups in Latin America, 1900-2000 -- Appendix 3. Key variables in statistical analysis.
0195157583 (alk. paper) 9780195157581 (alk. paper) 0195157591 (pbk.) 9780195157598 (pbk.)
2004056096
GBA502357 bnb
013079668 Uk
Democratization--Latin America.
Democracy--Latin America.
Dâemocratisation--Amâerique latine.
Dâemocratie--Amâerique latine.
Latin America--Politics and government--1980-
Amâerique latine--Politique et gouvernement--1980-
100 JL 966 / S656d 2005
320.98