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37. Democratization: The Role of Elites

Author : Philippe C. Schmitter

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Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK

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Abstract

After having recalled the essential features of real-existing democracies (REDs), the chapter discusses different modes of democratization and the role of political elites in these processes. The special nature of transitional situations and the greater freedom of action they allow for elites are highlighted. The relationships between political elites and other actors (such as the military, religious and ethnic groups, and the bourgeoisie) are then explored showing also how they have changed over time.

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Metadata
Title
Democratization: The Role of Elites
Author
Philippe C. Schmitter
Copyright Year
2018
Book
The Palgrave Handbook of Political Elites

Print ISBN: 978-1-137-51903-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-137-51904-7

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-51904-7_37