Democracy and Democratization: Processes and Prospects in a Changing World, Third Edition
(Part of the Dilemmas in World Politics Series)
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
What is democracy? What are the pitfalls and the positive potentials in the growing trend toward democratization? This book examines the prospects for democracy in the world today and frames the central dilemma confronting all states touched by the process of democratization. Georg Sorensen clarifies the concept of democracy, shows its application in different contexts, and questions whether democratic advancement will continue-and if so, at what...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813343801
ISBN13:9780813343808
Release Date:August 2007
Publisher:Routledge
Length:220 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Good overview
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I bought this book to help me teach a course. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of clarity and straight talk. It defines democracy, and says a few things about controversies and how to promote democratization. Given the complexity of the issues involved, you could do no better by way of an introductory text. I will, in fact, be assigning it in my course.
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
