Patterns of Democracy: Government Forms and Performance in Thirty-Six Countries (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300172027)

In this updated and expanded edition of his classic text, Arend Lijphart offers a broader and deeper analysis of worldwide democratic institutions than ever before. Examining thirty-six democracies during the period from 1945 to 2010, Lijphart arrives at important--and unexpected--conclusions about what type of democracy works best.

Praise for the previous edition:

"Magnificent. . . . The best-researched book on democracy in the world today."--Malcolm Mackerras, American Review of Politics

"I can't think of another scholar as well qualified as Lijphart to write a book of this kind. He has an amazing grasp of the relevant literature, and he's compiled an unmatched collection of data."--Robert A. Dahl, Yale University

"This sound comparative research . . . will continue to be a standard in graduate and undergraduate courses in comparative politics."--Choice

Author: Arend Lijphart
ISBN-10: 0300172028
ISBN-13: 9780300172027
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/11/2012
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2013