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Dilemmas of Democracy in Latin America
Howard J. WiardaEsther M. Skelley
其他書名
Crises and Opportunity
出版Rowman & Littlefield, 2005
主題History / Latin America / GeneralPolitical Science / GeneralPolitical Science / Political Ideologies / DemocracyPolitical Science / History & TheoryPolitical Science / International Relations / GeneralPolitical Science / Political Process / GeneralPolitical Science / World / Caribbean & Latin American
ISBN07425303299780742530324
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=06vv9Pr4af8C&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Democracy is deep peril in Latin America, as is U.S. policy in the region. Public support for democracy has declined dramatically since the impressive 'third wave' transitions to democracy in the 1980s and 1990s, and public opinion surveys show almost half of Latin Americans prefer 'strong government, ' often a euphemism for authoritarianism. Meanwhile, U.S. policy toward Latin America has returned to far-from-benign neglect. The democratic gains of the last two decades are under threat, neither in Latin America nor in the United States do policymakers seem to have any viable alternatives or solutions to the present malaise. This balanced, clear study explores why democracy in Latin America is so troubled, and why U.S. policy in the area so often goes astray. Howard Wiarda argues that because Latin America was built on a different basis than the United States and has a different history, political culture, and social foundation, it cannot possibly imitate the U.S. model of democracy. Indeed, U.S. policy in Latin America goes astray not just through neglect but through misunderstanding. Ultimately, the author argues, it is only with a renewed and respectful U.S. policy approach-one that includes engaging with the myriad histories and cultures of the region-can the United States hope to encourage a strong and effective democratic tradition there.