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OverviewInviting in tone and organization but rigorous in its scholarship, The Paradox of Democracy in Latin America focuses on the problems, successes, and multiple forms of democracy in Latin America. The opening chapters provide readers with a theoretical and conceptual lens through which to examine the ten case studies, which focus on Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. What becomes clear throughout is that there is a paradox at the heart of Latin America's democracies. Despite decades of struggle to replace authoritarian dictatorships with electoral democracies, solid economic growth (leading up to the global credit crisis), and increased efforts by the state to extend the benefits of peace and prosperity to the poor, democracy-as a political system-is experiencing declining support, and support for authoritarianism is on the rise. The Paradox of Democracy in Latin America demonstrates the deep divisions between rulers and ruled in Latin America that undermine democratic processes, institutions, and norms. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Katherine IsbesterPublisher: University of Toronto Press Imprint: University of Toronto Press Dimensions: Width: 16.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.80cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9781442601802ISBN 10: 1442601809 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 12 November 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is an insightful account of a key issue in Latin American politics. The problem of constructing and defending democracy is analyzed through case studies which provide a rich overview of how democracy has fared in the region. At the same time, the narrative is both sharply focused and sweeping in scope. --Pablo Policzer, Canada Research Chair in Latin American Politics, University of Calgary For those seeking to explore the uneven terrain of Latin American democracy, Isbester and her colleagues provide a handy set of conceptual and empirical maps. Synthesizing a large amount of literature, this volume offers a theoretically-informed and historically-grounded analysis of the interaction of states, economies, and civil societies in ten important countries. --José Antonio Lucero, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington The Paradox of Democracy is a thoughtful contribution for students of Latin American politics. The democratic transitions in the region have not, unfortunately, yielded unambiguous gains. Katherine Isbester and the contributors force the reader to consider both the achievements and the shortcomings of democracy. The book can serve as an excellent stand-alone or complementary text for courses on Latin American politics. --Scott J. Morgenstern, University of Pittsburgh For those seeking to explore the uneven terrain of Latin American democracy, Isbester and her colleagues provide a handy set of conceptual and empirical maps. Synthesizing a large amount of literature, this volume offers a theoretically-informed and historically-grounded analysis of the interaction of states, economies, and civil societies in ten important countries. - Jose Antonio Lucero, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington Author InformationKatherine Isbester, a former adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto, is now an independent scholar and consultant on development issues living in London, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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