Building Democracy in One-Party Systems : Theoretical Problems and Cross-Nation Experiences

Gary D. Wekkin

ISBN 10: 0275945510 / ISBN 13: 9780275945510

Published by Praeger, 1993

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - With democratic capitalism appearing to sweep the world, this timely collection addresses theoretical and practical aspects of building democracy in one-party systems. Contributions examine the progress and condition of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, and the two Chinas; the fall of Gorbachev; and the Serbian drive for hegemony in the Balkans. Focusing upon four main areas, the volume analyzes (1) the theoretical challenge of creating and sustaining democracy, (2) the experience of operating democracy in the absence of two-party competition, as found in the Southern United States, (3) building democracy in the place of communism, and (4) building democracy in less-developed countries.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building Democracy in One-Party Systems : Theoretical Problems and Cross-Nation Experiences
• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0275945510
• ISBN 13: 9780275945510
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 21D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 619 grams

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Synopsis

With democratic capitalism appearing to sweep the world, this timely collection addresses theoretical and practical aspects of building democracy in one-party systems. Contributions examine the progress and condition of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, and the two Chinas; the fall of Gorbachev; and the Serbian drive for hegemony in the Balkans. Focusing upon four main areas, the volume analyzes (1) the theoretical challenge of creating and sustaining democracy, (2) the experience of operating democracy in the absence of two-party competition, as found in the Southern United States, (3) building democracy in the place of communism, and (4) building democracy in less-developed countries.

About the Author

GARY D. WEKKIN is Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Arkansas.

DONALD E. WHISTLER is Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Arkansas.

MICHAEL A. KELLEY is Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Arkansas.

MICHAEL A. MAGGIOTTO is Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.