Democracy - Paperback - 9780737747164

By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness on the topic of democracy. Readers will explore the relationship between democracy and government in several countries, including Spain, South Korea, Columbia and Ghana, as well as the relationship between democracy and equality. What is the role of activist groups in promoting democracy in Central and Eastern Europe? Can international pressure force Burma to democratize? Does the United States actively promote democracy in the developing world? This collection of essays provides the answers to these questions and more. Readers will also look at the impact of economics, including taxes and wealth distribution, on democratic growth.

• | Author: Tom Lansford
• | Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 02, 2011
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0737747161
• | ISBN-13: 9780737747164