| Description |
xii, 306 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-293) and index. |
| Contents |
What drives democracy? -- Evidence and methods -- Democratic indicators and trends -- Wealth and democracy -- Electoral systems -- Presidential and parliamentary executives -- Federalism and decentralization -- The fourth estate -- What works? : lessons for public policy. |
| Summary |
"Proposals for power-sharing constitutions remain controversial, as highlighted by contemporary debates in Iraq, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Sudan. This book updates and refines the theory of consociationalism, taking account of the flood of contemporary innovations in power-sharing institutions that has occurred worldwide. The book classifies and compares four types of political institutions: the electoral system, parliamentary or presidential executives, unitary or federal states, and the structure and independence of the mass media. The study tests the potential advantages and disadvantages of each of these arrangements for democratic governance. Trends in democracy are analyzed for all countries worldwide since the early 1970s. Chapters are enriched by comparing detailed case studies. The mixed-method research design illuminates historical developments within particular nations and regions. The Conclusions draw together the practical lessons for policymakers,"--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Democracy.
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Comparative government.
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Public administration.
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| ISBN |
9780521694803 (pbk.) |
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9780521873192 (hardback) |
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0521873193 (hardback) |
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0521694809 (pbk.) |
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