The second edition of this popular and authoritative text provides a truly global assessment of democratization in theory and practice in the contemporary world. It has been systematically revised and updated throughout to cover recent developments, from the impact of 9/11 and EU enlargement to the war in Iraq.
Comprehensive textbook introduction to democratization in the contemporary world
Wide-ranging coverage of theory and practice including case studies from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia
Book goes well beyond formal 'democratization studies' and contributes to broader debates in IPE, development and citizenship studies.