This book examines the relationship between indicators of resource distribution and democratization in the group of 170 countries with data ranging from the 1850s to the present day. Vanhanen constructs a compelling argument, concluding that the emergence of democracy is closely linked to resource distribution.
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This book examines the relationship between indicators of resource distribution and democratisation in the group of 170 countries with data ranging from the 1850s to the present day.
1. Introduction: Debate on the Causes of Democratization2. Resource Distribution Theory of Democratization3. Measures of Democracy4. Explanatory Variables5. A review of Democratization6. Correlation Analysis7. Regression Analysis8. Analysis of Single Countries9. Conclusions
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415318600
Publisert
2003-09-04
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
612 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
318
Forfatter
Biografisk notat
Tatu Vanhanen is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Tampere, Finland. He is also the author of The Process of Democratization, Prospects of Democracy and The Democratization of Eastern Europe.