Marc F. Plattner Books
Plattner is co-editor of the Journal of Democracy and has written extensively on democratic theory and practice.
Known for: Elections and Democracy
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Elections and Democracy
This scholarly compendium explores the relationship between elections and democratic governance, analyzing how electoral processes shape political legitimacy, accountability, and representation across different regimes. It includes comparative studies and theoretical essays on democratization, electoral integrity, and the challenges of sustaining democracy in transitional societies.
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Conceptual Foundations: Elections, Legitimacy, and Representation
To understand the democratic significance of elections, we must begin with their conceptual foundations: legitimacy and representation. Elections transform private opinions into public authority. They provide a mechanism through which rulers derive consent, making the governed the source of governme...
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Elections and Democratization: From Authoritarianism to Democracy
Across the world’s transitions, elections have been both milestones and battlegrounds. In Latin America’s return to democracy, in Eastern Europe’s post-communist opening, and in Africa’s complex transitions from one-party systems, the first genuinely competitive elections symbolized a new era of acc...
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Plattner is co-editor of the Journal of Democracy and has written extensively on democratic theory and practice.
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