Boundary control: subnational authoritarianism in federal democracies
Auteur :
Gibson, Edward L.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521192231
Date de publication :
7 janv. 2013
Dimensions :
24,2 x 16,1 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
470 g
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.