Southern Europe
The historical example of Italy after Mussolini as well as the more recent cases of Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey suggest factors that may make a transition relatively secure.
Latin America
Democratization is perhaps the central issue in Latin American politics today. Case studies focus on Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Comparative Perspectives
Despite the unique contexts of transitions in individual countries, significant points of comparison emerge -- such as the influence of foreign nations and the role of agents outside the government. These analyses explore both intra- and interregional similarities and differences.
Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies
Political democracy is not the only possible outcome of transitions from authoritarianism. Guillermo O'Donnell and Philippe C. Schmitter draw out the implications of democracy as a goal and of the uncertainty inherent in transitional situations.
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Southern Europe
The historical example of Italy after Mussolini as well as the more recent cases of Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey suggest factors that may make a transition relatively secure.
Latin America
Democratization is perhaps the central issue in Latin American politics today. Case studies focus on Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Comparative Perspectives
Despite the unique contexts of transitions in individual countries, significant points of comparison emerge -- such as the influence of foreign nations and the role of agents outside the government. These analyses explore both intra- and interregional similarities and differences.
Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies
Political democracy is not the only possible outcome of transitions from authoritarianism. Guillermo O'Donnell and Philippe C. Schmitter draw out the implications of democracy as a goal and of the uncertainty inherent in transitional situations.
Imprint | Johns Hopkins University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1986 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 1986 |
Authors | Guillermo O'Donnell, Philippe C. Schmitter, Laurence Whitehead |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8018-3188-1 |
Barcode | 9780801831881 |
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LSN | 0-8018-3188-1 |