Waves of Democracy
Social Movements and Political Change, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 30. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
223 pages
978-1-61205-293-9 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of this classic text covers contemporary democracy movements including the Arab Spring and its aftermath, Occupy, and new nations as well as old issues from the Balkans to Africa, from Latin America to Ukraine. The author has traveled widely around the world to take the pulse of transition and to profile journeys toward democracy and journeys away from democracy, too. At the same time, the book addresses important challenges that have emerged in even well-established democracies. These show up in declining voting rates, diminished membership in political parties, and, in some countries including the United States, negative views of central democratic institutions (like the US Congress).
Reviews / Votes
"A great book with a very useful blend of sociological and historical insights, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate classes."-- Miguel Carter, American University
"A distinct and unique book, the perfect size and price for a supplementary text."
-- Markus Kreuzer, Villanova University
"A very welcome new edition."
-- Gerardo L. Munck, University of Southern California "A great book with a very useful blend of sociological and historical insights, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate classes."
-Miguel Carter, American University
"A distinct and unique book, the perfect size and price for a supplementary text."
-Markus Kreuzer, Villanova University
"A very welcome new edition."
-Gerardo L. Munck, University of Southern California
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
357 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61205-293-9 (9781612052939)
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11/2015
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11/2015
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12/2014
2nd Edition
Routledge
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Person
John Markoff is Professor of Sociology and History at the University of Pittsburgh.
Content
1 A Quick History of Modern Democracy
2 States, Social Movement Challengers, and Elite Reformers
3 Eighteenth-Century Revolution, Nineteenth-Century Eddies
4 Twentieth-Century Pendulum Swings
5 Semidemocracy, Pseudodemocracy, Democracy
6 Beyond the Great Democratic Wave
7 Into the Twenty-First Century: New Challenges, New Opportunities
2 States, Social Movement Challengers, and Elite Reformers
3 Eighteenth-Century Revolution, Nineteenth-Century Eddies
4 Twentieth-Century Pendulum Swings
5 Semidemocracy, Pseudodemocracy, Democracy
6 Beyond the Great Democratic Wave
7 Into the Twenty-First Century: New Challenges, New Opportunities