Publisher's Synopsis
Military disengagement from power in favour of a civilian government is not an uncommon phenomenon, especially in the developing world. This book is a comparative study of the motives behind military withdrawal, and the establishment of sustainable civilian rule. Using case studies from Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe written by regional specialists, the book looks at the future of civil-military relations in the post-disengagement state. It reviews the organizational, societal and international factors necessary for maintaining civilian rule, and it establishes conceptual themes common to the countries discussed. The book should appeal to academics and upper level students with interests in Third World politics, Latin American politics and the role of the military in the state.
