The Failure of Presidential Democracy
The Failure of Presidential Democracy
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Published:
1 February, 1994
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Citizens of the United States, heirs to two centuries of democratic government, tend to believe that presidentialism - rather than parliamentarism - is the political system that best ensures a stable democracy. In Latin America, however, where many governments have been modelled on that of the United States, presidentialism has had mixed success. In "The Failure of Presidential Democracy", Juan Linz and Arturo Valenzuela bring together leading scholars to examine the question of whether presidentialism or parliamentarism offers the best hope for stable government and democratic continuity.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780801846403 |
| ISBN10 | 0801846404 |
| Number Of Pages | 194 |
| Item Weight | 295 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Format | paperback |
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Media Reviews
This book is already a classic and is bound to be widely read and cited for many years to come. -- Matthew Soberg Shugart Journal of Democracy An impressive and valuable book, with a first-class roster of contributors, and rewards a careful reading. -- Martin C. Needler Studies in Comparative International Development
Author's Bio
Juan J. Linz is Sterling Professor of Political and Social Science at Yale University. Arturo Valenzuela is Emeritus Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University.