Democratization and Autocratization Studies
About the Book Series
Today, studies on democratization and its opposite, autocratization, are characterized by conceptual, theoretical and methodological pluralism, and studies on changes to both coexist, and account for the role of the national and international circulation and diffusion of ideas, and on the consequences of these processes of change on societies.
Democratization and Autocratization Studies offers itself as space for the debate and reference point for all those interested in understanding the most recent regime transition and transformation processes, and to follow the latest developments in the discipline.
The series examines the determinants, modalities, actors, consequences, and correlates of both democratization and autocratization globally, and accepts both empirically grounded and theoretical works. It considers sole- or jointly-authored, and edited, volumes, both full length and shorter, as well as handbooks. All proposals are subjected to peer review.
If you have an idea for a new book in Democratization and Autocratization Studies, please send a written proposal to the Series Editors:
Luca Tomini, Université libre de Bruxelles [email protected]
Seraphine F. Maerz, University of Gothenburg [email protected] , [email protected]
Civil Society in Democratization
1st Edition
Edited
By Peter Burnell, Peter Calvert
July 21, 2004
This title brings together competing theories of civil society with critical studies of the role of civil society in diverse situations and the way in which it has been promoted as the key to democratization. The combination of contemporary theory and practical applications provides valuable ...
Opposition and Democracy in South Africa
1st Edition
Edited
By Roger Southall
June 01, 2001
This collection examines the nature, scope and prospects for political opposition under African National Congress political dominance....
Party Development and Democratic Change in Post-communist Europe
1st Edition
Edited
By Paul G. Lewis
May 07, 2001
This work surveys processes of party development in the context of the ten years of democratic change in post-communist eastern Europe. It examines the capacity of the former ruling parties to attract contemporary voters and their role in contributing to the consolidation of the new democratic ...
Democracy Assistance: International Co-operation for Democratization
1st Edition
Edited
By Peter Burnell
November 29, 2000
This examination of how Western governments support democracy worldwide considers how countries use this aid. Attention is paid to post-conflict situations and semi-authoritarian regimes where democratization has stalled, and international support of democratic decentralization is assessed....
The Internet, Democracy and Democratization
1st Edition
Edited
By Peter Ferdinand
April 29, 2000
The Internet is transforming relations between states and citizens. This study gives examples of how it is creating new political communities at various levels, both in democracies and authoritarian regimes. It is also used by marginalized anti-democratic groups such as neo-Nazis....
The Resilience of Democracy: Persistent Practice, Durable Idea
1st Edition
Edited
By Peter Burnell, Peter Calvert
April 29, 1999
This volume brings together studies of the small number of previously established states that have retained and/or restored democracy despite - in many cases - formidable economic, social or political challenges. It seeks to establish common themes, whether or not they appear to fit a grand casual ...
Democratization and the Media
1st Edition
Edited
By Vicky Randall
September 30, 1998
Mass communications media play a potentially crucial role both in democratization and in ensuring democracy's survival. The essays in this volume analyse differing aspects of the complex relationship between the media and democracy in a diverse range of national contexts....