Driving democracy
Pippa Norris
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Driving democracy
by Pippa Norris
Published
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
306
ISBN-13
9780521873192
Description
Proposals for power-sharing constitutions remain controversial, as highlighted by current debates in Iraq, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Sudan. This book updates and refines the theory of consociationalism, taking account of the flood of contemporary innovations in power-sharing institutions that have occurred worldwide. The book classifies and compares four types of political institutions: the electoral system, parliamentary or presidential executives, unitary or federal states, and the structure and independence of the mass media. The study tests the potential advantages and disadvantages of each of these institutions for democratic governance. Cross-national time-series data concerning trends in democracy are analyzed for all countries worldwide since the early 1970s. Chapters are enriched by comparing detailed case studies. The mixed-method research design illuminates the underlying causal mechanisms by examining historical developments and processes of institutional change within particular nations and regions.
The Logic of Scientific Discovery
The works of Hubert Howe Bancroft
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Comparative Politics Today
Political order and political decay
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How many pages are in Driving democracy?
This edition of Driving democracy has approximately 306 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Driving democracy?
For most readers, Driving democracy typically takes between 6h 23m and 4h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Driving democracy?
The estimated word count for Driving democracy is approximately 76,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Driving democracy?
Driving democracy was written by Pippa Norris.
When was Driving democracy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.