Hyde, Susan D.

The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma Why Election Monitoring Became an International Norm / Susan D. Hyde. - 1 online resource (xiii, 245 p.) : ill. ; - Book collections on Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Signaling democracy and the norm of internationally observed elections -- Sovereign leaders and the decision to invite observers -- Democracy-contingent benefits -- Does election monitoring matter? -- The quality of monitoring and strategic manipulation -- Conclusion : constrained leaders and changing international expectations.

Open Access

9780801460777




International relations.
Democratization.
Elections--Corrupt practices.
Election monitoring.


Electronic books.

JF1001 / .H93 2011

324.6/5