Courts and Power in Latin America and Africa

by Bruce M . Wilson (Author), SiriGloppen (Author), RobertoGargarella (Author), Morten Kinander (Author), ElinSkaar (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2010

  $107.02

  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.