Courts and Power in Latin America and Africa

by Siri Gloppen, Professor of Political Science Bruce M Wilson, Roberto Gargarella, Elin Skaar, Morten Kinander, B. Wilson, S Gloppen, R Gargarella, M Kinander, and E Skaar

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Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic and democratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others - under seemingly similar circumstances - become 'hyper-active'? This is valuable contribution to the ongoing debate over the issue of democratic accountability.
  • ISBN10 1349604348
  • ISBN13 9781349604340
  • Publish Date 14 January 2014 (first published 14 April 2010)
  • Publish Status Cancelled
  • Imprint Palgrave MacMillan
  • Edition 2010 ed.
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 231
  • Language English