Courts and Power in Latin America and Africa

Wilson, B.; Gloppen, S.; Gargarella, R.; Kinander, Morten; Skaar, E.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-04-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230621008

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-137-10029-0

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 231