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The Quality Of Democracy: Theory And Applications (Kellogg Institute Series On Democracy And Development)
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In 1996, Guillermo Odonnell Taught A Seminar At The University Of Notre Dame On Democratic Theory. One Of The Questions Explored In This Class Was Whether It Is Possible To Define And Determine The Quality Of Democracy. Jorge Vargas Cullell, A Student In This Course, Returned To His Native Country Of Costa Rica, Formed A Small Research Team, And Secured Funding For Undertaking A Citizen Audit Of The Quality Of Democracy In Costa Rica. This Pathbreaking Volume Contains Odonnells Qualitative Theoretical Study Of The Quality Of Democracy And Vargas Cullells Description And Analysis Of The Empirical Data He Gathered On The Quality Of Democracy In Costa Rica. It Also Includes Twelve Short, Scholarly Reflections On The Odonnell And Cullell Essays.The Primary Goal Of This Collection Is To Present The Rationale And Methodology For Implementing A Citizen Audit Of Democracy. This Book Is An Expression Of A Growing Concern Among Policy Experts And Academics That The Recent Emergence Of Numerous Democratic Regimes, Particularly In Latin America, Cannot Conceal The Sobering Fact That The Efficacy And Impact Of These New Governments Vary Widely. These Variations, Which Range From Acceptable To Dismal, Have Serious Consequences For The People Of Latin America, Many Of Whom Have Received Few If Any Benefits From Democratization. Attempts To Gauge The Quality Of Particular Democracies Are Therefore Not Only Fascinating Intellectual Exercises But May Also Be Useful Practical Guides For Improving Both Old And New Democracies.This Book Will Make Important Strides In Addressing The Increasing Practical And Academic Concerns About The Quality Of Democracy. It Will Be Required Reading For Political Scientists, Policy Analysts, And Latin Americanists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Quality of Democracy'? A: The book explores democratic theory, the quality of democracy, and includes a citizen audit methodology, along with empirical data from Costa Rica.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Guillermo O'Donnell, with contributions from Jorge Vargas Cullell.
- Q: When was 'The Quality of Democracy' published? A: The book was published on October 12, 2004.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is a valuable resource for political scientists, policy analysts, and anyone interested in Latin American democracy.
- Q: What is the primary goal of this book? A: The primary goal is to present the rationale and methodology for implementing a citizen audit of democracy.
- Q: Does the book include reflections from other scholars? A: Yes, it includes twelve short scholarly reflections on the essays by O'Donnell and Cullell.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Quality of Democracy'.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the variations in democratic quality? A: Yes, it addresses the concerns about the quality of democracy and its impact in Latin America, providing insights into variations among democratic regimes.