The Role of Economic Progress in the De-Democratization of Latin America.

Authors :: Hermann, Jessica Bedoya
Source :: Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association. 2008 Annual Meeting, p1-27. 27p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: This paper posits that contrary to modernization theory, economic progress does not lead to democratization, rather it leads to a process of de-democratization. A Latin American case study is used demomstrating this thesis. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]