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This interpretation of democratization by one of the leading scholars in the field, examines the process of democratization. It aims to equip those caught up in democratization and democracy promotion with a more realistic understanding of the tensions and turbulence involved.

Trade Review
For the postgraduate and the academic, Professor Whitehead's original perspectives will certainly provide ample food for thought. * Democratization *
The chapters cover most of the issues one would expect in such a book, together with less expected ones such as corruption and monetary authority. * Democratization *
... a valuable contribution for the understanding of this academic discussion. s
Whitehead writes in a thoughtful and often illuminating way. * Times Higher Education Supplement *

Table of Contents
Introduction ; 1. On 'Democracy' and 'Democratization' ; 2. The Drama of Democratic Transitions ; 3. On Civil Society ; 4. On Accountability and Institutional Design ; 5. On Political Corruption ; 6. On Monetary Authority ; 7. On Citizen Security ; 8. On Comparing Democratization Processes ; 9. The Place of Chile in Comparative Democratisation Studies ; 10. On Theory and Experience in Democratization Studies

Democratization Theory and Experience Oxford Studies in Democratization

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      Publisher Oxford University Press, USA
      Published 7 April 2002
      ISBN-13 9780199253289
      978-0199253289
      ISBN-10 0199253285
      Also in:
      Democracy Political ideologies and movements Political science and theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This interpretation of democratization by one of the leading scholars in the field, examines the process of democratization. It aims to equip those caught up in democratization and democracy promotion with a more realistic understanding of the tensions and turbulence involved.

      Trade Review
      For the postgraduate and the academic, Professor Whitehead's original perspectives will certainly provide ample food for thought. * Democratization *
      The chapters cover most of the issues one would expect in such a book, together with less expected ones such as corruption and monetary authority. * Democratization *
      ... a valuable contribution for the understanding of this academic discussion. s
      Whitehead writes in a thoughtful and often illuminating way. * Times Higher Education Supplement *

      Table of Contents
      Introduction ; 1. On 'Democracy' and 'Democratization' ; 2. The Drama of Democratic Transitions ; 3. On Civil Society ; 4. On Accountability and Institutional Design ; 5. On Political Corruption ; 6. On Monetary Authority ; 7. On Citizen Security ; 8. On Comparing Democratization Processes ; 9. The Place of Chile in Comparative Democratisation Studies ; 10. On Theory and Experience in Democratization Studies

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