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Author:

Smith, Peter H.

Title:

Democracy in Latin America : political change in comparative perspective / Peter H. Smith.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2005

Description:

xiv, 380 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Democratization--Latin America.
Democracy--Latin America.
Démocratisation--Amérique latine.
Démocratie--Amérique latine.
Latin America--Politics and government--1980-
Amérique latine--Politique et gouvernement--1980-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-366) and index.

Contents:

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.

ISBN:

9780195157598 (pbk.)
0195157591 (pbk.)
9780195157581 (alk. paper)
0195157583 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)55948046

LCCN:

2004056096

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)