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UNINA9910220152103321 |
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Autore |
Miller Laurel (Laurel E.) |
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Titolo |
Democratization in the Arab world [[electronic resource] ] : prospects and lessons from around the globe / / Laurel E. Miller ... [et al.] |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Santa Monica, CA, : RAND Corporation, 2012 |
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0-8330-7208-0 |
0-8330-7210-2 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (435 p.) |
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Collana |
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Rand Corporation monograph series |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Democracy - Arab countries |
Democratization - Arab countries |
Arab countries Politics and government |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-373). |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; Parameters of the Study; Structure of This Volume; PART I: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXT; CHAPTER TWO: Democratization and Democracy Promotion: Trends, Theories, and Practices; Democracy in the World Since 1973; Measuring Democracy; Theories and Debates on Why Democratization Succeeds or Fails; Crafting Democratic Institutions: Electoral and Constitutional Design Choices; Democratization Assistance: What Do We Know About What Works? |
CHAPTER THREE: The Arab World on the Eve of ChangeRegime Types in the Arab World; Hybrid Regimes; Authoritarian Regimes; Obstacles to Democracy and the Resilience of Authoritarianism; Cultural Impediments to Democracy; Locational Factors; Regime Resilience and Governance Strategies; Conclusion; PART II: FROM THE ARAB WINTER TO THE ARAB SPRING; CHAPTER FOUR: The Regime Transition in Tunisia and Emerging Challenges; The Tunisian State Prior to the January 14th Revolution; Historical Legacies; Economic Conditions; Civic and Political Organizations; Character of the Revolution |
The Early Period of Political TransitionEarly Efforts to Seek Accountability; Conclusion; CHAPTER FIVE: The Regime Transition in Egypt and Emerging Challenges; The Egyptian State Prior to the January |
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25th Revolution; Historical Legacies; Economic Conditions; Civic and Political Organizations; Character of the Revolution; The Early Period of Political Transition; Early Efforts to Seek Accountability; Conclusion; PART III: DEMOCRATIZATION EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; CHAPTER SIX: Southern Europe; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism |
Introduction to Key CasesPortugal; Greece; Spain; Turkey; Conclusion; CHAPTER SEVEN: Latin America; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism; Introduction to Key Cases; Argentina; Chile; Peru; Conclusion; CHAPTER EIGHT: Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet Space; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism; Introduction to Key Cases; Hungary; Poland; Romania; Kyrgyzstan; Conclusion; CHAPTER NINE: Asia; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Democracy in the Southeast Asian Subregion |
Key Cases of Transition from AuthoritarianismIntroduction to Key Cases; The Philippines; Indonesia; Conclusion; CHAPTER TEN: Sub-Saharan Africa; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism; Introduction to Key Cases; Mali; Kenya; Ghana; Conclusion; PART IV: CONCLUSIONS; CHAPTER ELEVEN: Lessons from Past Transitions and Policy Implications; The Arab Spring Compared to Third Wave Regime Changes; Lessons for Egypt and Tunisia; Managing Effects of the Mode of Regime Change; Overcoming Lack of Democratic Experience |
Establishing Democratic Control of Security Institutions |
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Daunting challenges lie ahead for Arab countries where revolutions have upended longstanding authoritarian regimes. This monograph aims to help policymakers understand the challenges ahead, form well-founded expectations, shape diplomatic approaches, and take practical steps to foster positive change. |
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UNINA9910709772703321 |
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Autore |
Bown Thomas M. |
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Titolo |
Distribution and stratigraphic correlation of Upper Paleocene and Lower Eocene fossil mammal and plant localities of the Fort Union, Willwood, and Tatman Formations, Southern Bighorn Basin, Wyoming / / by Thomas M. Bown [and three others] |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Washington : , : U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, , 1994 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (vii, 103 pages) : illustrations, maps + + 2 plates |
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Collana |
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U.S. Geological Survey professional paper ; ; 1540 |
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Mammals, Fossil - Bighorn Basin (Mont. and Wyo.) |
Plants, Fossil - Bighorn Basin (Mont. and Wyo.) |
Paleobiogeography - Bighorn Basin (Mont. and Wyo.) |
Paleontology, Stratigraphic |
Paleontology - Bighorn Basin (Mont. and Wyo.) |
Paleontology - Paleocene |
Paleontology - Eocene |
Eocene Geologic Epoch |
Mammals, Fossil |
Paleobiogeography |
Paleocene Geologic Epoch |
Paleontology |
Plants, Fossil |
United States Bighorn Basin |
Wyoming |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Title from title screen (viewed October 16, 2014). |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 60, 64-67). |
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