Democratization

Second Edition

Edited by Christian Haerpfer, Patrick Bernhagen, Christian Welzel, and Ronald F. Inglehart

The only textbook on democratization to cover developments since the Arab Spring and Eurozone crisis, as well as current trends towards autocratization
Offers wide-ranging coverage of the theories, history, causes, dimensions, and actors in democratization, alongside extensive empirical examples from around the world
An expert line-up of leading scholars from diverse international backgrounds brings together perspectives from some of the best-known names in the field
Accompanied by additional online resources designed to take students' learning further

New to this Edition:

A new chapter on social media highlights this important new dynamic in democratization
New chapters on Post-Communist Europe and the Post-Soviet Space demonstrate the significant changes in these regions in recent years
Updates reflect the dramatic developments in world politics since the publication of the first edition, including the aftermath of the Arab Spring, and autocratizing tendencies in various regions of the world
Increased coverage of resilient authoritarianism highlights this key area of contemporary debate
An expanded glossary helps students to develop their technical vocabulary in this complex field of study

Democratization

Second Edition

Edited by Christian Haerpfer, Patrick Bernhagen, Christian Welzel, and Ronald F. Inglehart

Description

Democratization is the most comprehensive volume on this critical field of contemporary politics, with insightful coverage of the key theories, actors, dynamics, and developments. This authoritative guide brings together leading experts from diverse international backgrounds, including some of the best known names in the field, making it an invaluable resource to students of democratization.

This second edition reflects the dramatic changes in today's political world, with empirical coverage of developments on every continent. It considers the role of new technologies, including a dedicated chapter on social media and democratization, as well as the resilience of authoritarian tendencies in many parts of the world.

The book is accompanied by a range of online resources designed to support both students and lecturers.

For students:
- Revise key terms and test your knowledge of terminology from the book with our digital flashcard glossary.
- Expand your knowledge of key developments in world affairs with additional case studies.
- Take your learning further with links to reliable web content and relevant OUP journals.

For registered adopters of the textbook:
- Guide class debate with suggested seminar questions and activities.
- Adapt PowerPoint slides as a basis for lecture presentations, or use as handouts in class.

Democratization

Second Edition

Edited by Christian Haerpfer, Patrick Bernhagen, Christian Welzel, and Ronald F. Inglehart

1. Introduction, Christian Welzel, Ronald Inglehart, Patrick Bernhangen, and Christian Haerpfer
Part One: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives
2. Theories of Democratization, Christian Welzel
3. Democratic and Undemocratic States, Richard Rose
4. Measuring Democracy and Democratization, Patrick Bernhagen
5. Long Waves and Conjunctures of Democratization, Dirk Berg-Schlosser
6. The Global Wave of Democratization, John Markoff and Daniel Burridge
Part Two: Causes and Dimensions of Democratization
7. The International Context, Hakan Yilmaz
8. The Political Economy of Democracy, Patrick Bernhagen
9. Political Culture, Mass Beliefs and Value Change, Christian Welzel and Ronald F. Inglehart
10. Gender and Democratization, Pamela Paxton and Kris Velasco
11. Social Capital and Civil Society, Natalia Letki
Part Three: Actors and Institutions
12. Social Movements and Contention in Democratization Processes, Federico M. Rossi and Donnatella della Porta
13. Conventional Citizen Participation, Ian McAllister and Stephen White
14. Political Parties, Leonardo Morlino
15. Electoral Systems and Institutional Design in New Democracies, Matthijs Bogaards
16. The Media, Katrin Voltmer and Gary Rawnsley
17. Social Media, Larry Diamond and Zak Whittington
18. Failed Democratization and Resilient Authoritarianism, M. Steven Fish, Jason Wittenberg, and Laura Jakli
Part Four: Regions of Democratization
19. Southern Europe, Richard Gunther
20. Latin America, Andrea Oelsner and Mervyn Bain
21. Post-Communist Europe, Christian Haerpfer and Kseniya Kizilova
22. The Post-Soviet Space, Christian Haerpfer and Kseniya Kizilova
23. The Middle East and North Africa, Francesco Cavatorta
24. Sub-Saharan Africa, Michael Bratton
25. East Asia, Doh Chull Shin and Rollin F. Tusalem
Part 5: Conclusions and Outlook
26. Conclusions and Outlook: The Future of Democratization, Christian Welzel, Ronald F. Inglehart, Patrick Bernhagen, and Christian Haerpfer

Democratization

Second Edition

Edited by Christian Haerpfer, Patrick Bernhagen, Christian Welzel, and Ronald F. Inglehart

Author Information

Christian Haerpfer is Professor of Politics at the University of Vienna, Director of the Institute for Comparative Survey Research in Vienna, and President of the World Values Survey Association.

Patrick Bernhagen is Professor of Comparative Politics and the University of Stuttgart.

Christian Welzel is Professor for Political Culture Research at Leuphana University of Luneberg and President Emeritus of the World Values Survey Association.

Ronald F. Inglehart is Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan.

Contributors:

Mervyn Bain, University of Aberdeen, UK
Dirk Berg-Schlosser, University of Marburg, Germany
Patrick Bernhagen, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Mattijs Bogaards, German Institute of Global and Area Studies, University of Hamburg, Germany
Michael Bratton, Michigan State University, USA
Daniel Burridge, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Francesco Cavatorta, Laval University, Canada
Donatella della Porta, European University Institute, Italy
Larry Diamond, Stanford University, USA
M. Steven Fish, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Richard Gunther, Ohio State University, USA
Christian Haerpfer, University of Vienna, Austria
Ronald F. Inglehart, University of Michigan, USA
Laura Jakli, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Kseniya Kizilova, V.N.Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine
John Markoff, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Ian McAllister, Australian National University, Australia
Leonardo Morlino, LUISS Guido Carli, Italy
Andrea Oelsner, University of Aberdeen, UK
Pamela Paxton, University of Texas at Austin, USA
Gary Rawnsley, University of Aberystwyth, UK
Richard Rose, University of Strathclyde, UK
Federico M. Rossi, National University of General San Martin, Argentina
Doh Chull Shin, University of California, Irvine, USA
Rollin F. Tusalem, Arkansas State University, USA
Kris Velasco, University of Texas at Austin, USA
Katrin Voltmer, University of Leeds, UK
Christian Welzel, Leuphana University of Luneberg, Germany
Stephen White, University of Glasgow, UK
Zak Whittington, Stanford University, USA
Jason Wittenberg, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Hakan Yilmaz, Bogazici University, Turkey