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The Third Wave: Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century

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The Third Wave: Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century
The Third Wave: Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century

Analytical dissection of late 20th-century democratization

If you're keen on understanding the global shift towards democracy from the ’70s to the ’90s, "The Third Wave" is a treasure trove. Huntington meticulously dissects the phenomena with academic precision, providing insights into the political, social, and economic forces at play. It's like a backstage pass to one of history's greatest transitions, offering both a macroscopic view and a prescription for future democratizers. This book isn't just a study; it's a guidebook for political change.

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ISBN: 9780806125169
Authors: Samuel P. Huntington
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Date of Publication: 1993-03-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Politics, History, Philosophy, Economics
Related Topics: Sociology, Government, History, Economics, Politics, Political Science
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Between 1974 and 1990 more than thirty countries in southern Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Eastern Europe shifted from authoritarian to democratic systems of government. This global democratic revolution is probably the most important political trend in the late twentieth century. In The Third Wave, Samuel P. Huntington analyzes the causes and nature of these democratic transitions, evaluates the prospects for stability of the new democracies, and explores the possibility of more countries becoming democratic. The recent transitions, he argues, are the third major wave of democratization in the modern world. Each of the two previous waves was followed by a reverse wave in which some countries shifted back to authoritarian government. Using concrete examples, empirical evidence, and insightful analysis, Huntington provides neither a theory nor a history of the third wave, but an explanation of why and how it occurred. Factors responsible for the democratic trend include the legitimacy dilemmas of authoritarian regimes; economic and social development; the changed role of the Catholic Church; the impact of the United States, the European Community, and the Soviet Union; and the "snowballing" change in one country stimulating change in others. Five key elite groups within and outside the nondemocratic regime played roles in shaping the various ways democratization occurred. Compromise was key to all democratizations, and elections and nonviolent tactics also were central. New democracies must deal with the "torturer problem" and
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Analytical dissection of late 20th-century democratization

If you're keen on understanding the global shift towards democracy from the ’70s to the ’90s, "The Third Wave" is a treasure trove. Huntington meticulously dissects the phenomena with academic precision, providing insights into the political, social, and economic forces at play. It's like a backstage pass to one of history's greatest transitions, offering both a macroscopic view and a prescription for future democratizers. This book isn't just a study; it's a guidebook for political change.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.