Savage democracy : institutional change and party development in Mexico / Steven T. Wuhs.
| Author/creator | Wuhs, Steven Todd |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xiv, 178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is savage democracy? -- Before savage democracy : authoritarianism in Mexico -- Origins of the democratic imperative -- Selecting loyalists versus picking winners -- Partisan mystics versus political professionals -- Affiliation versus alliance versus absorption -- The end of savage democracy? -- Epilogue : the legacy of the democratic imperative. |
| Abstract | "Examines organization, leadership and changes within Mexico's historic pro-democratic opposition parties, the Partido Acción Nacional and the Partido de la Revolución Democrática. Explores the implications for overall party organization and the future of Mexico's democratic experiment"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-169) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008023706 |
| ISBN | 9780271034218 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0271034211 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JL 1298.A1 W84 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |