democracy in motion August, Arnold 1944- creator text bibliography nsc Halifax, N.S London New York Fernwood Pub. Zed Books Distributed in the USA exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan c2013 2013 monographic eng

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xviii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. In this groundbreaking book, Arnold August explores Cuba's unique form of democracy, presenting a detailed and balanced analysis of Cuba's electoral process and the state's functioning between elections. By comparing them with practices in the U.S., Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador, August shows that people's participation in politics and society is not limited to a singular, U.S.- centric understanding of democracy. Through this deft analysis, August illustrates how the process of democratization in Cuba is continually in motion and argues that a greater understanding of different political systems teaches us to not be satisfied with either blanket condemnations or idealistic political illusions. Clearing the cobwebs around democracy -- Cuba : constitutions, elections and new states -- Contemporary Cuba : the test for democratization. Arnold August. Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-254) and index. nwcu--- Cuba Politics and government 1990- Democracy Cuba Elections Cuba Political participation Cuba Cuba Politics and government 1959-1990 Cuba Politica y gobierno 1990- Democracia Cuba Cuba Politica y gobierno 1959-1990 107 F 1788 A923c 2013 972.9107 9781552664049 (Fernwood) 155266404X (Fernwood) 9781848138674 (hb : Zed Books) 1848138679 (hb : Zed Books) 9781848138667 (pb : Zed Books) 1848138660 (pb : Zed Books) 2012474425 NLC 130709 20230404130028.0 128516 eng