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Challenging widespread assumptions that the most recent democratic wave was about political liberty, Grodsky expertly shows that participants in the revolutions that took place during the last two decades in Yugoslavia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and some Arab countries fought primarily for economic rights while acting in the name of political ones. This is a compelling book recommended for all those interested in the future of democracy and democratization around the world. -- Lavinia Stan, St. Francis Xavier University

Challenging widespread assumptions that the most recent democratic wave was about political liberty, Grodsky expertly shows that participants in the revolutions that took place during the last two decades in Yugoslavia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and some Arab countries fought primarily for economic rights while acting in the name of political ones. This is a compelling book recommended for all those interested in the future of democracy and democratization around the world. -- Lavinia Stan, St. Francis Xavier University Brian Grodsky has written a thoughtful and important book about how the notion of democracy has been used by various ideological movements over time. His work reflects a strong understanding of history and raises critical questions about the future of democracy. Everyone concerned about peace and security should read this incisive analysis. -- Lincoln Mitchell, author of The Democracy Promotion Paradox Grodsky's sweeping overview of the disappointing results of diverse democratic revolutions throughout the modern era is a sobering reminder that future social support for democratic institutions cannot be taken for granted. On the contrary, Grodsky shows clearly that when democracy fails, it is all too easy for authoritarian ideologues of various stripes to hijack unfulfilled mass demands for 'human dignity.' At a time when the fate of global democracy is more uncertain than at any point since the end of the Cold War, The Democratization Disconnect is sure to provoke widespread and salutary debate. -- Stephen E. Hanson, William and Mary

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Brian Grodsky, a former U.S. diplomat and journalist, is associate professor of political science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. His books include Social Movements and the New State and The Costs of Justice. His interests include democratization, human rights, transitional justice, global civil society, social movements, and U.S. foreign policy. He has conducted research in most of the countries covered in this book, including Russia, Poland, South Africa, Georgia, Serbia, and the United States.

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