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UNINA9910136025403321 |
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Anderson Leslie (Leslie E.) |
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Democratization by institutions : Argentina's transition years in comparative perspective / / Leslie E. Anderson |
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Ann Arbor, Michigan : , : University of Michigan Press, , [2016] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (305 pages) |
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Democratization - Argentina |
Executive power - Argentina |
Institution building - Argentina |
Social capital (Sociology) - Argentina |
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Argentina Politics and government 1983-2002 |
Argentina Politics and government 2002- |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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"In this pioneering study of democratization in Argentina, Leslie Anderson challenges Robert Putnam's thesis that democracy requires high levels of social capital. She demonstrates in Democratization by Institutions that formal institutions (e.g., the executive, the legislature, the courts) can serve not only as operational parts within democracy but as the driving force toward democracy. As Anderson astutely observes, the American founders debated the merits of the institutions they were creating. Examining how, and how well, Argentina's American-style institutional structure functions, she considers the advantages and risks of the separation of powers, checks and balances, legislative policymaking, and strong presidential power. During the democratic transition, the Argentinian state has used institutions to address immediate policy challenges in ways responsive to citizens and thereby to provide a supportive environment in which social capital can develop. By highlighting the role that institutions can play in leading a nation out of authoritarianism, even when social capital is low, |
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Anderson begins a new conversation about the possibilities of democratization. Democratization by Institutions has much to say not only to Latin Americanists and scholars of democratization but also to those interested in the U.S. constitutional structure and its application in other parts of the world"-- |
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UNINA9910133730003321 |
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Autore |
Blackford Russell <1954-> |
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50 great myths about atheism / / Russell Blackford, Udo Schüklenk |
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[Place of publication not identified], : John Wiley, 2013 |
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©2013 |
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1 online resource (ix, 274 pages) |
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Atheism |
Religion |
Philosophy & Religion |
Rationalism |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-280) and index. |
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What is atheism? -- Atheist living -- Atheism, ethics, and the soul -- Name calling -- Horrible, strident atheists -- Faith and reason -- Religion and science -- No future for atheism? -- The rise of modern atheism -- International atheist and related organizations. |
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Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief. Teaches critical thinking skills through detailed, rational argument. Objectively considers each myth on its merits. Includes a history of atheism and its advocates, an appendix detailing atheist organizations, and an extensive bibliography. Explains the |
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differences between atheism and related concepts such as agnosticism and naturalism. |
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