Democratization: A Comparative Analysis of 170 Countries

by Tatu Vanhanen

Overview

This book examines the relationship between indicators of resource distribution and democratization in the group of 170 countries with data ranging from the 1850s to the present day. Vanhanen constructs a compelling argument, concluding that the emergence of democracy is closely linked to resource distribution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134366972
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/24/2004
Series:	Routledge Research in Comparative Politics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	381 KB

About the Author

Tatu Vanhanen is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Tampere, Finland. He is also the author of The Process of Democratization, Prospects of Democracy and The Democratization of Eastern Europe.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Debate on the Causes of Democratization2. Resource Distribution Theory of Democratization3. Measures of Democracy4. Explanatory Variables5. A review of Democratization6. Correlation Analysis7. Regression Analysis8. Analysis of Single Countries9. Conclusions