How Countries Democratize

Between 1974 and 1990 more than 30 countries shifted from authoritarian to democratic systems of government. Ways in which political leaders and publics created democracies in this global democratic revolution are discussed.

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Published in:Political science quarterly 1991-12, Vol.106 (4), p.579-616
Main Author: Huntington, Samuel P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
AUTHORITARIANISM
Change
Communism
Democracy
DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND INSTITUTIONS
Dictatorship
Foreign Affairs
Government
Government officials
Government reform
Government resistance
Government, Resistance to
Governmental reform
Liberalization
Planning
Political aspects
Political parties
Political protests
POLITICAL STABILITY, INSTABILITY, & CHANGE
Representative government
Representative government and representation
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Summary:Between 1974 and 1990 more than 30 countries shifted from authoritarian to democratic systems of government. Ways in which political leaders and publics created democracies in this global democratic revolution are discussed.
ISSN:0032-3195
1538-165X
DOI:10.2307/2151795