political change in comparative perspective Smith, Peter H. creator text bibliography nyu New York, N.Y Oxford University Press 2005 monographic eng

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xiv, 380 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. Part 1. Historical perspectives, 1900-2000. Cycles of electoral democracy -- Transitions and continuities -- The military : heading for the exits? -- Global contexts, international forces -- Part 2. The electoral arena. Exploring institutional alternatives -- Varieties of presidentialism -- Elections : voters, winners, and losers -- Part 3. Qualities of democracy. State capacity and policy performance -- The politics of social equity -- Freedoms, rights, and illiberal democracy -- The people's verdict -- Part 4. Democracy considered. The taming of democracy -- Epilogue : the future of democracy. Appendix 1. Classification of electoral regimes, 1900-2000 -- Appendix 2. Military coups in Latin America, 1900-2000 -- Appendix 3. Key variables in statistical analysis. Peter H. Smith. Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-366) and index. cl----- Democratization Latin America Democracy Latin America Latin America Politics and government 1980- Dâemocratisation Amâerique latine Dâemocratie Amâerique latine Amâerique latine Politique et gouvernement 1980- 100 JL 966 S656d 2005 320.98 0195157583 (alk. paper) 9780195157581 (alk. paper) 0195157591 (pbk.) 9780195157598 (pbk.) 2004056096 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy054/2004056096.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0618/2004056096-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy054/2004056096.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0618/2004056096-d.html DLC 040701 20230404125927.0 52352