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Dynamics of Democratization

Elites, Civil Society and the Transition Process

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Graeme Gill
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    • Clearly and accessibly written overview of a key phenomenon in contemporary world
    • Offers a new theory of democratization stressing importance of civil society
    • Includes a wide range of case studies extremely useful for students

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Democratization: Economic Prerequisites?

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 1-7

  3. The Breakdown of Authoritarian Regimes

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 8-42

  4. Elites and Transition

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 43-79

  5. Beyond the Elites?

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 80-123

  6. Transition and Civil Society

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 124-188

  7. Transition and the Collapse of Communism

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 189-234

  8. Conclusion: Towards Consolidation?

    • Graeme Gill
    Pages 235-242

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 243-287
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About this book

The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. The book takes issue with the predominantly élite-centred focus of much of the literature, and illustrates how an understanding of democratization can be gained only if the role of civil society is taken into account.

About the author

GRAEME GILL is Professor of Government and Public Administration, University of Sydney.

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