Nonviolent Resistance and Democratic Consolidation

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Synopsis

This book argues that democracies emerging from peaceful protest last longer, achieve higher levels of democratic quality, and are more likely to see at least two peaceful handovers of power than democracies that emerged out of violent resistance or top-down liberalization. Nonviolent resistance is not just an effective means of deposing dictators; it can also help consolidate democracy after the transition from autocratic rule. Drawing on case studies on democratic consolidation in Africa and Latin America, the authors find that nonviolent resistance creates a more inclusive transition process that is more resistant to democratic breakdown in the long term.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2020
Author:
Daniel Lambach, Markus Bayer, Felix S. Bethke, Matteo Dressler, Véronique Dudouet
ISBN:
9783030393717
Related ISBNs:
9783030393700
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-04-03
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
The Editor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government