The Paradox of Democracy in Latin America
| Author | : Katherine Isbester |
| Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
| Total Pages | : 417 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781442601963 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1442601965 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (965 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Paradox of Democracy in Latin America by : Katherine Isbester
Download or read book The Paradox of Democracy in Latin America written by Katherine Isbester and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What becomes clear throughout is that there is a paradox at the heart of Latin America's democracies. Despite decades of struggle to replace authoritarian dictatorships with electoral democracies, solid economic growth (leading up to the global credit crisis), and increased efforts by the state to extend the benefits of peace and prosperity to the poor, democracy - as a political system - is experiencing declining support, and support for authoritarianism is on the rise.
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