Political Development and Democratic Theory : Rethinking Comparative Politics 9781315289953, 9780765614667

Most comparativists have assumed that democratization is best understood by looking at regimes in the transition and con

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Political Development and Democratic Theory : Rethinking Comparative Politics
9781315289953, 9780765614667

Barrington Moore bequeathed comparativists a problem: how to reconcile his causal claim of 'no bourgeoisie, no demo

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Professor Pennock launches an encyclopedic study that evaluates and ultimately synthesizes a variety of democratic theor

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This book provides a distinctive new introduction to the study of comparative politics at undergraduate level. Rich in c

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Scott's provocative critique of development theory and practice demonstrates that many prevailing ideas about devel

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In this thought-provoking overview of the history, fate and possible future roles of African intellectuals both within A

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A sweeping, ambitious history of American democratic socialism from one of the world’s leading intellectual historians a

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Applied Political Theory and Canadian Politics develops a new approach to political theory that combines philosophical i

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Applied Political Theory and Canadian Politics develops a new approach to political theory that combines philosophical i

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Traditionally, American government has created detailed, formal procedures to ensure that its agencies and employees are

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This book rethinks the public, public communication and public action in a globalising and mediated world. It develops n

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