From Shocks to Waves: Hegemonic Transitions and Democratization in the Twentieth Century
What causes democratic waves? This dissertation argues that sudden shifts in the distribution of power among major states can help explain the wave-like spread of democracy over the past century. These hegemonic shocks lead to bursts of regime change by creating unique incentives and opportunities f...
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| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.7916/D8BZ6D01 |