Rethinking Civil Society: Toward Democratic Consolidation

For the country to develop, it needs an informed and engaged citizenry that has the knowledge and freedom to question those in power.

Recent disappointments have led to excessive pessimism about Latin America’s economic and democratic prospects. International recognition of the region’s diversity and a sense of perspective about its setbacks will improve…

The Editors’ introduction to the Journal of Democracy‘s special issue marking the fiftieth anniversary of Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy by Joseph Schumpeter.