Democratization in the Arab world [[electronic resource] ] : prospects and lessons from around the globe / / Laurel E. Miller ... [et al.]
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Miller Laurel (Laurel E.)
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Democratization in the Arab world [[electronic resource] ] : prospects and lessons from around the globe / / Laurel E. Miller ... [et al.]
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| Pubblicazione: | Santa Monica, CA, : RAND Corporation, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (435 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 320.917/4927 |
| Soggetto topico: | Democracy - Arab countries |
| Democratization - Arab countries | |
| Soggetto geografico: | Arab countries Politics and government |
| Altri autori: | MillerLaurel (Laurel E.) |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-373). |
| Nota di contenuto: | 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 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 | |
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| Sommario/riassunto: | 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Democratization in the Arab world |
| ISBN: | 0-8330-7208-0 |
| 0-8330-7210-2 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910220152103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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