Comparative studies of democratization point to a multitude of explanatory factors, while often lacking empirical evidence and theoretical foundation. This study introduces the revolution in information technology as a significant contributor to democratization in the 1980s and beyond. Utilizing a cybernetic version of an evolutionary interpretation of democratization an amended model for 147 countries is tested by bivariate and multiple regression analysis. The focus of the analysis is on how the first-ever use of an indicator of information technology explains democratization. The overall findings show that information technology is a meaningful element in the study of democratization today.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc277751 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Esslinger, Thomas A. (Thomas Andreas) |
| Contributors | Reban, Milan Jan, Feigert, Frank B., Meernik, James David |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 192 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Esslinger, Thomas A. (Thomas Andreas) |
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