The Bourgeoisie and Democracy: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives.

From: Social Research | Date: September 22, 1999| Author: HUBER, EVELYNE; STEPHENS, JOHN D. | Copyright information

The author discusses the role of the bourgeoisie in constructing and sustaining democratic governments in Western Europe, Latin American, and the Caribbean. Historically, the bourgeoisie did not initially support democracy, nor did the bourgeoisie participate in the initial development of democracy, preferring when available, authoritarian solutions to government. In the absence of authoritarian supporters the bourgeoisie eventually adapted to the shifting balance of political power and econo...

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