An array of internationally noted scholars examines the process of
democratization in southern Europe and Latin America. They provide
new interpretations of both current and historical efforts of
nations to end periods of authoritarian rule and to initiate
transition to democracy, efforts that have met with widely varying
degrees of success and failure. Extensive case studies of
individual countries, a comparative overview, and a synthesis
conclusions offer important insights for political scientists,
students, and all concerned with the prospects for democracy.
Southern Europe
The historical example of Italy after Mussolini as well as the
more recent cases of Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey suggest
factors that may make a transition relatively secure.
Latin America
Democratization is perhaps the central issue in Latin American
politics today. Case studies focus on Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Comparative Perspectives
Despite the unique contexts of transitions in individual
countries, significant points of comparison emerge -- such as the
influence of foreign nations and the role of agents outside the
government. These analyses explore both intra- and interregional
similarities and differences.
Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies
Political democracy is not the only possible outcome of
transitions from authoritarianism. Guillermo O'Donnell and Philippe
C. Schmitter draw out the implications of democracy as a goal and
of the uncertainty inherent in transitional situations.
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