Democratic Models (Government Forms and Government Performance in 36 Countries)

Author: (USA) Arend Lijphart
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book is one of the translations in the series "Western Party Politics," and is a theoretical monograph on democratic studies. The author examines 36 democratic countries between 1945 and 1996, placing them on a two-dimensional "conceptual map" of democracy. With strong evidence and in-depth comparative analysis, the author draws an important conclusion: consensual democracy is more effective than majoritarian democracy. The author believes that this finding will provide a reference for countries undergoing democratization processes and emerging democracies. This book is suitable for political researchers to reference and study. The book examines 36 democratic countries between 1945 and 1996, placing them on a two-dimensional "conceptual map" of democracy. With strong evidence and in-depth comparative analysis, the author draws an important conclusion: consensual democracy is more effective than majoritarian democracy. The author believes that this finding will provide a reference for countries undergoing democratization processes and emerging democracies. This book is one of the most representative works of the renowned American scholar Arend Lijphart. Published in 1999, it has had a broad impact in the field of political science and has been included as a required reading in the political science programs of many universities. With its novel academic perspective, broad research scope, scientific research methods, rich empirical materials, and rigorous argumentation process, it has become an undeniable masterpiece in the field of comparative politics.