
The Democratic System in the Eastern Caribbean
Donald C. Peters(Author)
Praeger Publishers Inc
Published on 30. June 1992
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-313-28428-1 (ISBN)
Description
What are the unique features of the governing structures and political systems of the small states and former British colonies of the East Caribbean? Are they truly democratic? Do the decision makers manipulate their peoples? And what can we learn about the political modernization of developing countries through an in-depth study of the governing of Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts/Nevis and Montserrat? This is the most comprehensive analysis to date of these little-known democracies, one that will interest students in comparative government and Latin American studies.
This study provides a conceptual framework for comparing East Caribbean governments with other Western political systems, for assessing the democratic and authoritarian characteristics of seven small states, and for analyzing the impact of modernization on the political development of these developing nations. The study describes the political institutions in the East Caribbean, the role of political parties, the church, and class, and shows how the particular social and economic problems affect the governments and people in the region.
This study provides a conceptual framework for comparing East Caribbean governments with other Western political systems, for assessing the democratic and authoritarian characteristics of seven small states, and for analyzing the impact of modernization on the political development of these developing nations. The study describes the political institutions in the East Caribbean, the role of political parties, the church, and class, and shows how the particular social and economic problems affect the governments and people in the region.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
574 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-313-28428-1 (9780313284281)
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The Democratic System in the Eastern Caribbean
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DONALD C. PETERS is a member of the Faculty in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, General College, University of Minnesota, and is Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs. He has taught courses in political science and lectured at colleges at both the national and international levels.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Overview
Political History of the Transition from Colony to Nation
Political Institutions
Socioeconomic Characteristics of the Region
Political Structure
Summary and Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Overview
Political History of the Transition from Colony to Nation
Political Institutions
Socioeconomic Characteristics of the Region
Political Structure
Summary and Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
Index