Democratization by elections : a new mode of transition

摘要: Contested, multiparty elections are conventionally viewed as either an indicator of the start democracy or a measure its quality. In practice, role that play in transition from authoritarian rule is much more significant. Using starting point Guillermo O'Donnell and Phillipe C. Schmitter's 1986 classic, Transitions Authoritarian Rule, Robert Dahl's original formulation democratization outcome increasing costs repression while decreasing toleration, this volume subjects to critical empirical tests thesis repeated positively affect democratic rights processes. The first section uses global quantitative regional studies based on new unique data sets present rigorously evaluate debate democratizing power elections. second looks closely at specific electoral mechanisms types Africa, post-Communist Europe Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East, North Africa uncover those support long-term institutionalization transition. concluding develops formalizes theory by Each chapter includes in-depth discussions policy implications wealth statistical information. Featuring contributions leading scholars democracy, research, worldwide country-specific collaborative exploration effect transitions represents cutting edge comparative studies. Contributors: Jason Brownlee, Valerie J. Bunce, Larry Diamond, Axel Hadenius, Jonathan Hartlyn, Marc M. Howard, Staffan I. Lindberg, Jennifer L. McCoy, Bryon Moraski, Pippa Norris, Ellen Lust-Okar, Lise Rakner, Philip G. Roessler, Andreas Schedler, Jan Teorell, Nicolas van de Walle, Sharon Wolchik