Transitions from Authoritarian Rule

Latin America

By: Guillermo O'Donnell, Philippe C. Schmitter, Laurence Whitehead

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Paperback | 14 November 1986

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An array of internationally noted scholars examines the process of democratization in southern Europe and Latin America. They provide new interpretations of both current and historical efforts of nations to end periods of authoritarian rule and to initiate transition to democracy, efforts that have met with widely varying degrees of success and failure. Extensive case studies of individual countries, a comparative overview, and a synthesis conclusions offer important insights for political scientists, students, and all concerned with the prospects for democracy. Southern Europe The historical example of Italy after Mussolini as well as the more recent cases of Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey suggest factors that may make a transition relatively secure. Latin America Democratization is perhaps the central issue in Latin American politics today. Case studies focus on Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Comparative Perspectives Despite the unique contexts of transitions in individual countries, significant points of comparison emerge -- such as the influence of foreign nations and the role of agents outside the government. These analyses explore both intra- and interregional similarities and differences. Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies Political democracy is not the only possible outcome of transitions from authoritarianism. Guillermo O'Donnell and Philippe C. Schmitter draw out the implications of democracy as a goal and of the uncertainty inherent in transitional situations.

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""The essays appearing in the collection Transitions from Authoritarian rule... will serve as reference points for students of redemocratization for years to come. Other essays will serve as classic case studies... the volumes deserve to be read time and again.""

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Non-Fiction Politics & Government Political Structure & Processes Political Structures & Democracy Central Government Comparative Politics Constitution & The Government & The State

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
Introduction to the Latin American Cases	p. 3
Political Cycles in Argentina since 1955	p. 19
Bolivia's Failed Democratization, 1977-1980	p. 49
The "Liberalization" of Authoritarian Rule in Brazil	p. 72
The Political Evolution of the Chilean Military Regime and Problems in the Transition to Democracy	p. 95
Political Liberalization in an Authoritarian Regime: The Case of Mexico	p. 123
Military Interventions and "Transfer of Power to Civilians" in Peru	p. 148
Uruguay's Transition from Collegial Military-Technocratic Rule	p. 173
Petroleum and Political Pacts: The Transition to Democracy in Venezuela	p. 196
Notes	p. 221
Index	p. 237
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