The Dynamics Of Democratization

The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. Taking issue with the ... » 

The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. Taking issue with the elite-centred focus, he shows how understanding of democratization can be gained only if the role of civil society is taken into account. «