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Uncertain Outcome: The Politics Of The Portuguese Transition To Democracy.,Used
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After two years of political and economic chaos, democracy emerged in Portugal. This book examines the fascinating period from 19741976 when the Portuguese transition to democracy was far from a simple question of volunteeristic engineering. The author emphasizes that it involved a complex dynamic of interests, strategies, fears, wants, and goals among the multitude of players. The analytical focus on political factors in this book helps to reveal these crucial factors in a process that resulted in this successful emergence of democracy.Contents: Rethinking the Portuguese Transition to Democracy: Theoretical Issues; Origins of the 25 April Coup d'tat; The Transition's First Phase: Military Rank Versus Revolutionary Legitimacy (25 April 1974 to 30 September 1974); The Transition's Second Phase: Ideological Cleavages in the MFA (30 September 1974 to 12 March 1975); The Transition's Third Phase: Opening to Civil Society (12 March 1975 to 8 September 1975); The Transition's Fourth Phase: Battle Over Control of the Armed Forces (9 September 1975 to 23 July 1976); Uncertain Outcome: Summary and Conclusion; Appendix: Interview and Newspaper Sources; Bibliography; Index.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Uncertain Outcome: The Politics of the Portuguese Transition to Democracy'? A: The book examines the political dynamics and complexities involved in Portugal's transition to democracy between 1974 and 1976, highlighting various interests, strategies, and goals of the key players.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Uncertain Outcome' is Paul Christopher Manuel.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Uncertain Outcome' contain? A: The book contains 214 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition and is described as mint.
- Q: When was 'Uncertain Outcome' published? A: The book was published on January 10, 1995.
- Q: What are the main themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the origins of the coup d'état, military versus revolutionary legitimacy, ideological cleavages, civil society's role, and control over the armed forces during the transition.
- Q: Is there an index included in the book? A: Yes, there is an index included, along with a bibliography and an appendix featuring interview and newspaper sources.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, researchers, and anyone interested in political science, history, and the dynamics of democratic transitions would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book provide a conclusion about the Portuguese transition to democracy? A: Yes, the book includes a summary and conclusion that reflects on the overall outcomes of the Portuguese transition to democracy.