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OverviewWhy have so many attempts at democracy in the past half-century failed? Confronting this much discussed question, Jay Ulfelder offers a novel explanation for the coups and rebellions that have toppled fledgling democratic regimes and that continue to threaten many new democracies today. Ulfelder draws on an original dataset of 110 democratic failures spanning 1955-2007 and also presents analytic narratives for six cases (Cyprus, Fiji, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, and Venezuela) to illustrate why some governments survive while others collapse. Focusing on political parties and the military as key players in the 'democracy game', he sheds light on the pathways by which new democracies slide all too often from founding elections to polarization and breakdown. This title offers a novel explanation for the coups and rebellions that prevent most democracies from becoming consolidated. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jay UlfelderPublisher: FirstForum Press Imprint: FirstForum Press ISBN: 9781935049180ISBN 10: 1935049186 Pages: 175 Publication Date: 30 April 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction. The Democracy Game. How Fragile Is Democracy?: Patterns in Cross-National Data. How Does Democracy Break Down?: Evidence from Random Narratives. Exploring Confounding Cases. Implications for Democracy Promotion. Conclusion.ReviewsClear and approachable theory, analysis, and case studies.... Ulfelder's original cross-national dataset of democratic failures is also a strong contribution. - Gretchen Casper, Pennsylvania State University Author InformationJay Ulfelder works for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as director of research for the Political Instability Task Force. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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