Description: State Repression and the Domestic Democratic Peace This book investigates whether democracy reduces state repression. Christian Davenport (Author) 9780521864909, Cambridge University Press Hardback, published 4 June 2007 254 pages 23.3 x 16.1 x 2.2 cm, 0.48 kg '… this book marks a major empirical and theoretical advance in the comparative understanding of the patterns of state repression.' Social Movement Studies Does democracy decrease state repression in line with the expectations of governments, international organizations, NGOs, social movements, academics and ordinary citizens around the world? Most believe that a 'domestic democratic peace' exists, rivalling that found in the realm of interstate conflict. Investigating 137 countries from 1976 to 1996, this book seeks to shed light on this question. Specifically, three results emerge. First, while different aspects of democracy decrease repressive behaviour, not all do so to the same degree. Human rights violations are especially responsive to electoral participation and competition. Second, while different types of repression are reduced, not all are limited at comparable levels. Personal integrity violations are decreased more than civil liberties restrictions. Third, the domestic democratic peace is not bulletproof; the negative influence of democracy on repression can be overwhelmed by political conflict. This research alters our conception of repression, its analysis and its resolution. Figures Tables Preface Introduction 1. Repression and the search for peace 2. Disaggregation and contextualization 3. Data and methodology 4. Democratic pacification: the direct effects of voice and veto 5. Peace under fire: the interactive effect of democracy and conflict 6. (Re)considering domestic peace Appendices Bibliography Index. Subject Areas: Political economy [KCP], Human rights [JPVH], International relations [JPS], Comparative politics [JPB], Peace studies & conflict resolution [GTJ]
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BIC Subject Area 1: Political economy [KCP]
BIC Subject Area 2: Human rights [JPVH]
BIC Subject Area 3: International relations [JPS]
BIC Subject Area 4: Comparative politics [JPB]
BIC Subject Area 5: Peace studies & conflict resolution [GTJ]
Number of Pages: 254 Pages
Publication Name: State Repression and the Domestic Democratic Peace
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 233 mm
Subject: Politics
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 480 g
Author: Christian Davenport
Item Width: 161 mm
Series: Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics
Format: Hardcover
