Reviews of the hardback: 'There is probably no political scientist better placed than Davenport to take on this examination given his extensive contributions on the field of conflict studies.' Political Studies Review
'… this book marks a major empirical and theoretical advance in the comparative understanding of the patterns of state repression.' Social Movement Studies
Does democracy decrease state repression in line with the expectations of governments, international organizations, NGOs, social movements, academics and ordinary citizens around the world? Most believe that a 'domestic democratic peace' exists, rivalling that found in the realm of interstate conflict. Investigating 137 countries from 1976 to 1996, this book seeks to shed light on this question. Specifically, three results emerge. First, while different aspects of democracy decrease repressive behaviour, not all do so to the same degree. Human rights violations are especially responsive to electoral participation and competition. Second, while different types of repression are reduced, not all are limited at comparable levels. Personal integrity violations are decreased more than civil liberties restrictions. Third, the domestic democratic peace is not bulletproof; the negative influence of democracy on repression can be overwhelmed by political conflict. This research alters our conception of repression, its analysis and its resolution.
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Figures; Tables; Preface; Introduction; 1. Repression and the search for peace; 2. Disaggregation and contextualization; 3. Data and methodology; 4. Democratic pacification: the direct effects of voice and veto; 5. Peace under fire: the interactive effect of democracy and conflict; 6. (Re)considering domestic peace; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
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This book investigates whether democracy reduces state repression.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521864909
Publisert
2007-06-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
480 gr
Høyde
233 mm
Bredde
161 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
P, U, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
254
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