Introduction -- Problems in state building -- Experiencing the breakdown of democracy -- Pre-transition economic structures and economic development -- Constitution building -- The representation of social and political cleavages -- The functioning of government: executive and parliament -- The resolution of regional conflict -- The professionalization of the military -- External influences and democratic consolidation
Summary
Offers an introduction to the politics of Italy, Spain and Turkey, providing a comparative case study analysis of why democratization outcomes vary across the three countries
