Democracy from Above: Regional Organizations and Democratization

by Jon C. Pevehouse

Book Overview

Few scholars have systematically examined whether the world outside a state's borders can influence the prospects for democracy. Jon Pevehouse argues that regional organizations, such as the European Union and the Organization of American States, can have an important role in both the transition to, and the longevity of, democracy. Combining statistical analysis and case study evidence, Pevehouse finds that regional organizations can be a potent force...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521606586
• ISBN13: 9780521606585
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.0"