(Un)civil Societies

"In this volume, Rachel A. May and Andrew K. Milton have assembled an array of scholars from different disciplines to examine transitional governments in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Policymakers and scholars often conflate the processes of democratization and the institutionalization of human rights. They are interactive, and for each to succeed both must develop simultaneously. Drawing on actual examples of transitional governments and organized around topics such as the media, political parties, and political violence, (Un)Civil Societies broadens the discussion about democratization both thematically and geographically. This book is a valuable resource for students of comparative politics and anyone interested in the ongoing dialogue about human rights and democracy."--Jacket.