This book explores the making of democracy in Spain during the twenty long years before the death of Franco. The author seeks out the beginnings of democratic struggle at the grassroots of civil society, recounting the story of the countless unsung heroes who prepared the political terrain of this transition. The story suggests that it was social needs and economic demands that spawned individual discontent and political dissent, but that the struggle itself required continual political organization and calculation. The author explores the personal networks and political strategies that...
This book explores the making of democracy in Spain during the twenty long years before the death of Franco. The author seeks out the beginnings of de...
Governing Latin America is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the contemporary politics of the region. Focusing on the enduring difficulties of achieving democratic stability, it explores the conduct of government through classic concepts like authority, accountability, and participation.
The book brings Latin America into mainstream, comparative politics.
The book combines regional and international perspectives into an original synthesis.
The book is organized around comparative topics, not particular countries.
Governing Latin America is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the contemporary politics of the region. Focusing on the enduring diffic...
