Revolutionary Attitudes in Democratic Regimes
Type de document :
Compte-rendu et recension critique d'ouvrage
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Titre :
Revolutionary Attitudes in Democratic Regimes
Auteur(s) :
François, Abel [Auteur]
LAboratoire d'Economie Publique [LAEP]
Lille économie management - UMR 9221 [LEM]
Magni Berton, Raul [Auteur]
Pacte, Laboratoire de sciences sociales [PACTE]
Sciences Po Grenoble - Institut d'études politiques de Grenoble [IEPG]
Varaine, Simon [Auteur]
Pacte, Laboratoire de sciences sociales [PACTE]
LAboratoire d'Economie Publique [LAEP]
Lille économie management - UMR 9221 [LEM]
Magni Berton, Raul [Auteur]
Pacte, Laboratoire de sciences sociales [PACTE]
Sciences Po Grenoble - Institut d'études politiques de Grenoble [IEPG]
Varaine, Simon [Auteur]
Pacte, Laboratoire de sciences sociales [PACTE]
Titre de la revue :
Political Studies
Pagination :
003232171987436
Éditeur :
Wiley-Blackwell: No OnlineOpen
Date de publication :
2019-09-14
ISSN :
0032-3217
Mot(s)-clé(s) en anglais :
democracy
revolutionary attitudes
internal conflict
public opinion
loser consent
revolutionary attitudes
internal conflict
public opinion
loser consent
Discipline(s) HAL :
Sciences de l'Homme et Société/Science politique
Sciences de l'Homme et Société/Economies et finances
Sciences de l'Homme et Société/Economies et finances
Résumé en anglais : [en]
Contrary to a classic prediction of democratic theory, empirical studies do not find that democratic systems produce internal peace. This absence of relationship does not mean that democratic theory is entirely wrong. ...
Lire la suite >Contrary to a classic prediction of democratic theory, empirical studies do not find that democratic systems produce internal peace. This absence of relationship does not mean that democratic theory is entirely wrong. Indeed, democratic systems may have a negative effect on the support for revolution, as predicted by democratic theory, but a positive effect on opportunities for revolutions on the other part. Focusing on the support for revolution in 15 European democracies, this article re-examines the classic prediction that democratic systems reduce political grievances. This rests on three arguments: that (1) majority rule guarantees that the number of dissatisfied people is relatively low, (2) periodic elections allow dissatisfied people to hope for a change in the leadership within a reasonable period of time, and (3) power-sharing institutions diminish the negative impact of an unwanted government on people. We find empirical support for all arguments. In addition to shedding light on the reasons why democracy weakens revolutionary attitudes, our analysis provides some clues to understand the recent increase in the support for revolution in democratic countries.Lire moins >
Lire la suite >Contrary to a classic prediction of democratic theory, empirical studies do not find that democratic systems produce internal peace. This absence of relationship does not mean that democratic theory is entirely wrong. Indeed, democratic systems may have a negative effect on the support for revolution, as predicted by democratic theory, but a positive effect on opportunities for revolutions on the other part. Focusing on the support for revolution in 15 European democracies, this article re-examines the classic prediction that democratic systems reduce political grievances. This rests on three arguments: that (1) majority rule guarantees that the number of dissatisfied people is relatively low, (2) periodic elections allow dissatisfied people to hope for a change in the leadership within a reasonable period of time, and (3) power-sharing institutions diminish the negative impact of an unwanted government on people. We find empirical support for all arguments. In addition to shedding light on the reasons why democracy weakens revolutionary attitudes, our analysis provides some clues to understand the recent increase in the support for revolution in democratic countries.Lire moins >
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Anglais
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Non
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