Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 ReviewFor 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 ContentsIntroduction ; 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
