Democracy and Democratization - Processes and Prospects in a Changing World, Third Edition

This book examines the prospects for democracy in the world today and frames the central dilemma confronting all states touched by the process of democratization. Georg Sorensen clarifies the concept of democracy, shows its application in different contexts, and questions whether democratic advancement will continue-and if so, at what price.

List of contents

Contents * 1. What Is Democracy? * 2. Processes of Democratization * 3. The Promotion of Democracy from the Outside * 4. Domestic Consequences of Democracy: Growth and Welfare? * 5. International Consequences of Democracy: Peace and Cooperation? * 6. The Future of Democracy: Halted Progress in the South and New Challenges in the North

About the author

Georg Sorensen

Summary

This book examines the prospects for democracy in the world today and frames the central dilemma confronting all states touched by the process of democratization. Georg Sorensen clarifies the concept of democracy, shows its application in different contexts, and questions whether democratic advancement will continue-and if so, at what price.

Product details

• Authors: Georg Sorensen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367097011
• ISBN: 978-0-367-09701-1
• No. of pages: 220
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education