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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300489803321

Autore

Grigoriadis Ioannis N

Titolo

Democratic Transition and the Rise of Populist Majoritarianism : Constitutional Reform in Greece and Turkey / / by Ioannis N. Grigoriadis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2018

ISBN

9783319575568

3319575562

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXII, 106 p. 8 illus.)

Collana

Reform and Transition in the Mediterranean, , 2945-6428

Disciplina

321.8

Soggetti

Political science

Political sociology

Comparative government

Middle East - Politics and government

Political Science

Political Sociology

Comparative Politics

Middle Eastern Politics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter2: Democratic Transition in Greece --  Chapter 3: Democratic Transition in Turkey -- Chapter 4: The Rising Tide of Majoritarianism in Greece -- Chapter 5: The Rising Tide of Majoritarianism in Turkey -- Chapter 6: Majoritarianism and State Performance -- Chapter 7: Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

This comparative study explores the impact of populist majoritarianism on Greek and Turkish democratic transition. Using the case studies of Greece and Turkey, the author argues that while majoritarianism is often celebrated as a manifestation of popular sovereignty, it can undermine institutional performance. In cases of transition states where social capital is scarce and polarization is high, it can even upset the process of democratic consolidation, contributing to a



confrontational and inefficient democratic regime. A "mild democracy" would require a calibrated system of checks and balances, trust- and consensus-building mechanisms. This book will be of use to students and scholars interested in the fields of Greek and Turkish politics, law and democratization.