Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-283) and index
Why compare countries? -- How to compare countries -- Choosing countries and problems of comparison -- Economic development and democracy -- Violent political dissent and social revolution -- Non-violent political dissent and social movements -- Transitions to democracy -- Institutional design and democratic performance -- Human rights -- Common themes and different comparisons -- New challenges for comparative politics.
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