The birth of democracy in South America / Raúl L. Madrid, The University of Texas at Austin.

Author/creator Madrid, Raúl L. author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025.
Copyright Date©2025
Descriptionxvii, 362 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCambridge studies in comparative politics
Cambridge studies in comparative politics. ^A292134
Contents Introduction. The origins of democracy in South America -- Armies, parties, and the birth of democracy -- Elections and democracy in South America before 1930 -- Military professionalization and the decline of revolts in South America -- The origins of strong parties in South America -- The roots of strong democracies : Chile and Uruguay -- The roots of weak democracies : Argentina and Colombia -- The roots of stable autocracies : Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela -- The roots of unstable autocracies : Bolivia, Ecuador, and Paraguay -- Conclusion. Contributions and implications.
Abstract "Explores how democracy first emerged in South America and explains why it arose in some countries and not others. It shows that the first countries to democratize in the region continue to have the strongest democracies today. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formebook version : 9781009633833
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ISBN1009633813 hardcover
ISBN1009633783 paperback
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