This book traces the evolution of Chilean political and legal institutions by looking at the process of democratization. As well as explaining the strengths and weaknesses of the political regime, Faundez shows the impact of legal institutions and legal ideology on the country's political development.

Autorentext
JULIO FAUNDEZ is a Professor of Law, Warwick University, UK.

Inhalt
Introduction PART I: STATE AND REGIME BUILDING Building a Strong State Political Liberalization and Civil War Transition to a Modern State PART II: PARTY DEMOCRACY Relative Autonomy: Politics and Economics Governance and Accountability The Supreme Court PART III: RADICAL DEMOCRACY A Revolution in Liberty A Peaceful Revolution Legality Defeated Concluding Comments