Description
Book SynopsisBetween Tyranny and Anarchy provides a unique comprehensive history and interpretation of efforts to establish democracies over two centuries in the major Latin American countries.
Trade Review"The book is well written and rich in detail, and is recommended especially for political scientists needing historical background on Latin America and/or interested in the political development of the region." -- A. Siaroff *
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"[The book's] careful consideration of the intricate, unexpected ways in which political, social, economic, ideological, and diplomatic factors play off each other in particular circumstances, enhancing or restricting the effects 'institutional engineering' offers valuable insights to those concerned with constructing substantive and meaningful versions of democracy in the region" -- Erica Gbriela Pani Bano *
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Between Tyranny and Anarchy offers a sweeping revision of the chronicle of democratic struggles in Latin America, long seen as the region of authoritarian cultures. Paul Drake challenges readers to reconsider the history of Latin American politics and the social actors who shaped it." -- Jeremy Adelman * Princeton University *
Table of Contents[fmct]CONTENTS [toc4]Preface [toc2]Chapter 1. The Theory and History of Latin American Democracy, 1800'2006 [toc2]Chapter 2. The Historical Evolution of Latin American Democratic Institutions, 1800' 2006 [toc2]Chapter 3. The Bolivarian Legacy: Struggles Toward Democracy During the Wars for Independence, 1800s'1820s [toc2]Chapter 4. The Archaeology of Democracy Aafter Independence, 1820s'1870s [toc2]Chapter 5. Oligarchic Republicanism, 1880s'1920s [toc2]Chapter 6. Populist Democracy, 1930s'1970s [toc2]Chapter 7. The Tsunami of Neoliberal Democracies, 1970s'2000s [toc2]Chapter 8. Two Centuries of Building Democracy in Latin America, 1800'2006 [toc4]Notes [toc4]Index
