Democracy Protests - Origins, Features, and Significance (Paperback)

Why do democracy protests emerge in some countries at certain times, but not in others? Why do governments accommodate these protests, undertaking sweeping reforms in some cases, and in others find ways to suppress protests? In Democracy Protests, Brancati highlights the role of economic crises in triggering protests. She argues that crises increase discontent with governments, and authoritarianism in particular, and also increase support for opposition candidates who are more likely to organize protests, especially during election periods. Economic crises are also shown to create chances for opportunists to capitalize on anti-regime sentiment and mobilize support against governments. However, if crises are severe and protests concomitantly large, governments are likely to be compelled to make accommodations with protestors, regardless of their likelihood of retaining office. Brancati's argument rests on a rich statistical analysis of the causes and consequences of democracy protests around the globe between 1989 and 2011, combined with qualitative case studies.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2017
Authors:	Dawn Brancati
Dimensions:	227 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	226
ISBN-13:	978-1-316-50275-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Comparative politics Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Demonstrations & protest movements
LSN:	1-316-50275-9
Barcode:	9781316502754

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