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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Enrique Peruzzotti , Catalina SmulovitzPublisher: University of Pittsburgh Press Imprint: University of Pittsburgh Press Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.535kg ISBN: 9780822958963ISBN 10: 0822958961 Pages: 376 Publication Date: 30 April 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback 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 ContentsReviewsPeruzzotti and Smulovitz [pose] the central question of 'under what conditions do social accountability mechanisms produce positive accountability outcomes?' This insightful and agenda-setting collection provides a robust empirical and conceptual platform for taking on this challenging analytical question. <br> --Journal of Latin American Studies Peruzzotti and Smulovitz [pose] the central question of 'under what conditions do social accountability mechanisms produce positive accountability outcomes?' This insightful and agenda-setting collection provides a robust empirical and conceptual platform for taking on this challenging analytical question. --Journal of Latin American Studies In contrast to recent research on Latin American democracy focusing on the weakness of formal institutions and the undemocratic quality of informal politics, Enforcing the Rule of Law reminds us that civil society and the media play important roles in enhancing democratic governance. Theoretically nuanced and empirically rich, the book will stimulate debate about the sources of democratic governance not only in Latin America, but wherever problems of accountability arise. --Philip Oxhorn, McGill University One of the most salient political issues in most Latin American countries is the prevalence of corruption and the difficulty of forcing state agents to follow the rule of law. This new book of interesting essays and sometimes spirited disagreements further advances understanding of these important issues. --Scott Mainwaring, University of Notre Dame Peruzzotti and Smulovitz [pose] the central question of 'under what conditions do social accountability mechanisms produce positive accountability outcomes?' This insightful and agenda-setting collection provides a robust empirical and conceptual platform for taking on this challenging analytical question. --Journal of Latin American Studies In contrast to recent research on Latin American democracy focusing on the weakness of formal institutions and the undemocratic quality of informal politics, Enforcing the Rule of Law reminds us that civil society and the media play important roles in enhancing democratic governance. Theoretically nuanced and empirically rich, the book will stimulate debate about the sources of democratic governance not only in Latin America, but wherever problems of accountability arise. --Philip Oxhorn, McGill University One of the most salient political issues in most Latin American countries is the prevalence of corruption and the difficulty of forcing state agents to follow the rule of law. This new book of interesting essays and sometimes spirited disagreements further advances understanding of these important issues. --Scott Mainwaring, University of Notre Dame In contrast to recent research on Latin American democracy focusing on the weakness of formal institutions and the undemocratic quality of informal politics, < I> Enforcing the Rule of Law < /I> reminds us that civil society and the media play important roles in enhancing democratic governance. Theoretically nuanced and empirically rich, the book will stimulate debate about the sources of democratic governance not only in Latin America, but wherever problems of accountability arise. --Philip Oxhorn, McGill University Enforcing the Rule of Law goes beyond the 'usual suspects' found in more formal, elite and central-government-centered analyses. It contains provocative and original research on politics in the streets and plazas, neighborhoods, provinces, assembly halls, courtrooms, polling stations, newsrooms, television and radio stations of the region. It should be required reading for anyone interested in the quality and trajectories of Latin American democracies. --Anthony Pereira, Tulane University One of the most salient political issues in most Latin American countries is the prevalence of corruption and the difficulty of forcing state agents to follow the rule of law. This new book of interesting essays and sometimes spirited disagreements further advances understanding of these important issues. --Scott Mainwaring, University of Notre Dame Enforcing the Rule of Law goes beyond the 'usual suspects' found in more formal, elite and central-government-centered analyses. It contains provocative and original research on politics in the streets and plazas, neighborhoods, provinces, assembly halls, courtrooms, polling stations, newsrooms, television and radio stations of the region. It should be required reading for anyone interested in the quality and trajectories of Latin American democracies. --Anthony Pereira, Tulane University In contrast to recent research on Latin American democracy focusing on the weakness of formal institutions and the undemocratic quality of informal politics, Enforcing the Rule of Law reminds us that civil society and the media play important roles in enhancing democratic governance. Theoretically nuanced and empirically rich, the book will stimulate debate about the sources of democratic governance not only in Latin America, but wherever problems of accountability arise. --Philip Oxhorn, McGill University Author InformationEnrique Peruzzotti is professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires. He is coeditor, with Catalina Smulovitz, of Controlando la Politica: Ciudadanos y Medios en las Nuevas Democ Enrique Peruzzotti is professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires. He is coeditor, with Catalina Smulovitz, of Controlando la Politica: Ciudadanos y Medios en las Nu Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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