ISBN: 9780415380478

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL], Short description/annotation This is the first academic study of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Back cover… Mehr…

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL], Short description/annotation This is the first academic study of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Back cover copy This is the first academic study of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Semi-presidentialism has suffered from a lack of agreement on its exact definition. The listing of countries considered semi-presidential has often been idiosyncratic, as a consistent definition of what is a semi-presidential regime has been lacking. The introductory chapter includes a discussion of what is semi-presidentialism and where it is found across the world. A theoretical chapter discussing the advantages and disadvantages of semi-presidentialism provides the theoretical framework for a series of country chapters presented in the second part of the book, addressing how the actual political processes and the effects of this regime type compare to salient theoretical claims. Written by country/area specialists, the case studies highlight the political processes at work in young semi-presidential democracies. Including both successful and failed cases, in terms of democratic survival from each region (Francophone Africa/Haiti, Lusophone Africa, former USSR/Mongolia, Asia), with a few cases located somewhere in between. The countries considered successful are: Madagascar, Taiwan, Mongolia, Moldova, South Korea, Timor Leste (though this may be more of a mixed case). Failed cases include Niger, Haiti, Guinea Bissau, Kyrgyzstan. Mixed cases comprise Sri Lanka and Mozambique. Table of contents: Chapter 1 Robert Elgie, What Is Semi-Presidentialism And Where Is It Found? Chapter 2 Gianfranco Pasquino, The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Semi-Presidentialism: A West European Perspective Chapter 3 Sophia Moestrup, Semi-Presidentialism In Young Democracies - Help Or Hindrance? Chapter 4 François Frison-Roche, Semi-Presidentialism In A Post-Communist Context Chapter 5 Gérard Conac, Semi-Presidentialism In A Francophone Context Chapter 6 Charles Cadoux, Semi-Presidentialism In Madagascar Chapter 7 Sophia Moestrup, Semi-Presidentialism In Niger: Gridlock And Democratic Breakdown - Learning From Past Mistakes Chapter 8 Carrie Manning, Semi-Presidentialism And The Preservation Of Ambiguity In Post-War Mozambique Chapter 9 Elisabete Azevedo and Lia Nijzink, Semi-Presidentialism In Guinea Bissau: The Lesser Of Two Evils? Chapter 10 Eugene Huskey, Eurasian Semi-Presidentialism: The Development Of Kyrgyzstans Model Of Government Chapter 11 Sophia Moestrup and Gombosurengiin Ganzorig, Semi-Presidentialism In Mongolia: Trade-Offs Between Stability And Governance Chapter 12 Yu-Shan Wu, Semi-Presidentialism-Easy To Choose, Difficult To Operate: The Case Of Taiwan Chapter 13 Dennis Shoesmith, Timor-Leste: Semi-Presidentialism And The Democratic Transition In A New, Small State Chapter 14 Sophia Moestrup, The Choice Of Semi-Presidentialism And Its Consequences 288 pages - 1 b/w ill., 1 b/w Line drawings, 16 b/w Tables - 234 x 156 mm Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot<

ISBN: 9780415380478

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL], Short description/annotationThis is the first academic study of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe.Back cover co… Mehr…

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL], Short description/annotationThis is the first academic study of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe.Back cover copyThis is the first academic study of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe.Semi-presidentialism has suffered from a lack of agreement on its exact definition. The listing of countries considered semi-presidential has often been idiosyncratic, as a consistent definition of what is a semi-presidential regime has been lacking. The introductory chapter includes a discussion of what is semi-presidentialism and where it is found across the world. A theoretical chapter discussing the advantages and disadvantages of semi-presidentialism provides the theoretical framework for a series of country chapters presented in the second part of the book, addressing how the actual political processes and the effects of this regime type compare to salient theoretical claims.Written by country/area specialists, the case studies highlight the political processes at work in young semi-presidential democracies. Including both successful and failed cases, in terms of democratic survival from each region (Francophone Africa/Haiti, Lusophone Africa, former USSR/Mongolia, Asia), with a few cases located somewhere in between. The countries considered successful are: Madagascar, Taiwan, Mongolia, Moldova, South Korea, Timor Leste (though this may be more of a mixed case). Failed cases include Niger, Haiti, Guinea Bissau, Kyrgyzstan. Mixed cases comprise Sri Lanka and Mozambique.Table of contents:Chapter 1 Robert Elgie, What Is Semi-Presidentialism And Where Is It Found?Chapter 2 Gianfranco Pasquino, The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Semi-Presidentialism: A West European PerspectiveChapter 3 Sophia Moestrup, Semi-Presidentialism In Young Democracies - Help Or Hindrance?Chapter 4 François Frison-Roche, Semi-Presidentialism In A Post-Communist ContextChapter 5 Gérard Conac, Semi-Presidentialism In A Francophone ContextChapter 6 Charles Cadoux, Semi-Presidentialism In MadagascarChapter 7 Sophia Moestrup, Semi-Presidentialism In Niger: Gridlock And Democratic Breakdown - Learning From Past MistakesChapter 8 Carrie Manning, Semi-Presidentialism And The Preservation Of Ambiguity In Post-War MozambiqueChapter 9 Elisabete Azevedo and Lia Nijzink, Semi-Presidentialism In Guinea Bissau: The Lesser Of Two Evils?Chapter 10 Eugene Huskey, Eurasian Semi-Presidentialism: The Development Of Kyrgyzstans Model Of GovernmentChapter 11 Sophia Moestrup and Gombosurengiin Ganzorig, Semi-Presidentialism In Mongolia: Trade-Offs Between Stability And GovernanceChapter 12 Yu-Shan Wu, Semi-Presidentialism-Easy To Choose, Difficult To Operate: The Case Of TaiwanChapter 13 Dennis Shoesmith, Timor-Leste: Semi-Presidentialism And The Democratic Transition In A New, Small StateChapter 14 Sophia Moestrup, The Choice Of Semi-Presidentialism And Its Consequences288 pages - 1 b/w ill., 1 b/w Line drawings, 16 b/w Tables - 234 x 156 mmVersandfertig in über 4 Wochen, [SC: 0.00]<

ISBN: 9780415380478

This is the first academic study of the impact of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Semi-presidentialism is where there is both a directly-elected fixed-ter… Mehr…

This is the first academic study of the impact of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Semi-presidentialism is where there is both a directly-elected fixed-term president and a prime minister who is responsible to the legislature. For the most part, semi-presidentialism is seen as being a risky choice for new democracies because it can create potentially destabilizing competition between the president and prime minister. And yet, there are now more than fifty semi-presidential countries in the world. Moreover, many of these countries are in Africa, the former Soviet Union and Asia, often in places where democracy has yet to establish a firm foundation. This study begins with a chapter that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of semi-presidentialism and provides the theoretical framework for a wide-ranging series of country chapters presented in the second part of the book. Written by country/area specialists, the case studies highlight the political processes at work in young semi-presidential democracies. Semi-Presidentialism Outside Europe will appeal to those researching and studying in the fields of comparative politics, development and democracy. New Textbooks>Hardcover>Current Affairs>Domestic Affairs>Domestic Affairs, Taylor & Francis Core >2 >T<

ISBN: 9780415380478

This is the first academic study of the impact of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Semi-presidentialism is where there is both a directly-elected fixed-te… Mehr…

This is the first academic study of the impact of semi-presidentialism in emerging democracies outside of Europe. Semi-presidentialism is where there is both a directly-elected fixed-term president and a prime minister who is responsible to the legislature. For the most part, semi-presidentialism is seen as being a risky choice for new democracies because it can create potentially destabilizing competition between the president and prime minister. And yet, there are now more than fifty semi-presidential countries in the world. Moreover, many of these countries are in Africa, the former Soviet Union and Asia, often in places where democracy has yet to establish a firm foundation. This study begins with a chapter that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of semi-presidentialism and provides the theoretical framework for a wide-ranging series of country chapters presented in the second part of the book. Written by country/area specialists, the case studies highlight the political processes at work in young semi-presidential democracies. Semi-Presidentialism Outside Europe will appeal to those researching and studying in the fields of comparative politics, development and democracy. Political Science Political Science eBook, Taylor and Francis<

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