POL215Y1 Study Guide - Democracy In China, Larry Diamond, Liberal Democracy
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Comparative perspectives on democratic legitimacy in east asia by yun han chu, larry diamond, andrew j. nathan and doh chull shin. Most e asain third wave democracies have suffered troubles: inconclusive/disputed electoral outcomes, incessant political strife, patisan fridlock, recurring political scandals: e. g. Taiwan and manila: both tried to bring down incumbent leaders through people"s power because they lost hope in efficacy of democracy. Thailand: 2006 a political crisis triggered a military coup. Suggested reason: they suffer from fragile foundations of legitimation. =lack of support to new democracies e. g. japan, if the democracy is secure, there should be authoritarian detachment (less support) instead of positive feelings about performance of democracy. Emergence and stability of democracy -> affected by many forces: elite interactions, economic development, international environment, popular attitudes (crucial factor) Late 1950s, lipset presented relationship among 2 and democracy. he also showed that 4 including political beliefs, values and attitudes intervene variables in the relationship b/n 2 and democracy.
