Boundary control: subnational authoritarianism in federal democracies
Auteur :
Gibson, Edward L.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521127332
Date de publication :
7 janv. 2013
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
340 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The democratization of the national government is only the first step in diffusing democracy throughout a country's territory. After a national government is democratized, subnational authoritarian 'enclaves' often continue to deny rights to citizens of local jurisdictions. Gibson explains how subnational authoritarianism is part of normal democratic politics.