Douglas Chalmers
Biographic Data
| ID | 3764237 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Douglas Chalmers |
| GIVEN NAMES | Douglas |
| FAMILY NAME | Chalmers |
| SIGNATURE | CHALMERS D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Columbia University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2103-2784 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1965 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
The Futures of Scottish Gaelic under the Microscope
Decision networks and quasi-citizens: Who deliberates, where
This article argues that the focus on deliberative politics in a state polity reveals two often overlooked facts about where politics takes place and who is participating in it. Recognition of these facts suggests the polity is more adaptable to new situations than usually conceived and suggest unusual and demanding requirements for democracy. The article suggest considering two important elements of democratic politics: decision networks, and qu…
Initial teacher education for minority medium-of-instruction teaching: The case study of Scottish Gaelic in Scotland
Gaelic medium education (GME) was established in Scotland in 1985, with 24 students enrolled in that year [Bòrd na Gàidhlig. (n.d.). Gaelic education. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://www.gaidhlig.org.uk/bord/en/our-work/education/index.php (Bòrd na Gàidhlig website)]. Since this time, growth within GME has been incremental, and in 2011–2012, there were reported to be 2418 GME primary pupils and 1104 GME secondary pupils in Scottish schools [G…
BBC Alba's contributions to Gaelic language planning efforts for reversing language shift
BBC ALBA is the first dedicated Gaelic-medium television channel in history. It launched in September 2008 and, in late 2010, announced that it would be carried on Freeview, in addition to Sky, Freesat, and BBC iPlayer, thereby widening access to Gaelic throughout Scotland. The channel is a BBC-licensed service that is presently operated as a partnership between the BBC and MG ALBA1 MG ALBA is the operating name of the Gaelic Media Service (Scott…
Measuring up? Non-profit and commercial language policies in Gaelic-speaking Scotland
The juxtaposition of majority and minority languages gives rise to issues of language rights, maintenance and promotion. Within organisations, language policies can be used to direct language use and encourage bilingual or multilingual practice. However, critical attention to the component parts of language policies is currently fixed on the public governmental sector. This paper presents the findings of a textual analysis of two organisations' G…
Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies
Journal Article Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies Get access Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies by Mala Htun. New York, Cambridge University Press, 2003. 219 pp. Cloth, $60.00; paper, $22.00. Douglas A. Chalmers Douglas A. Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic G…
Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America
Journal Article Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America Get access Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America by Henry A. Dietz and Gil Shidlo. Wilmington, DE, SR Books, 1998. 298 pp. Cloth, $50.00; paper, $18.95. Douglas Chalmers Douglas Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Political Science Quarterly, Volume 113, Issue 4, Winter 1998, Pages 737–738, https://doi.org/10.2307/26…
Qué tienen las asociaciones de la sociedad civil que promueven la democracia
El autor analiza las asociaciones de la sociedad civil y su efecto como fuerzas democratizantes, desde el punto de vista de metas, estructuras internas, nexos con otros organismos, diversidad y multiplicidad, así como la distribución de los distintos tipos de asociaciones, y los patrones de cambio ante nuevos retos. Concluye afirmando que aunque las asociaciones no son una panacea para promover la democracia, aparentemente sí acompañan su crecimi…
Corporatism and Comparative Politics: The Other Great “Ism.” By Howard J. Wiarda. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 1997. 221p. $59.95 cloth, $21.95 paper
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Globalización y participación política en el mundo moderno
The Right and Democracy in Latin America
Introduction The Right and Latin American Democracies by Douglas A. Chalmers, Maria do Carmo Campello de Souza, and Atilio Boron The Right and the Consolidation of Democracy Conservative Electoral Movements and Democratic Politics: Core Constituencies, Coalition-Building, and the Latin American Electoral Right by Edward L. Gibson Substantive or Procedural Consensus? Notes on the Latin American Bourgeoisie by Guillermo O'Donnell Conservative Polit…
The Future of Central America: Policy Choices for the U.S. and Mexico, by Richard R. Fagen and Olga Pellicer, eds
Why Power Contenders Choose Liberalization: Perspectives from South America
Journal Article Why Power Contenders Choose Liberalization: Perspectives from South America Get access Douglas A. Chalmers, Douglas A. Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Craig H. Robinson Craig H. Robinson Lafayette College Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar International Studies Quarterly, Volume 26, Issue 1, March 1982, Pages 3–36, https://d…
The Overthrow of Allende and the Politics of Chile, 1964-1976. Paul E. Sigmund
Political Participation in Latin America. Vol. I: Citizen and State
Political Participation in Latin America. Vol. I: Citizen and State
Latin American Political Parties
Changing Latin America: New Interpretations of Its Politics and Society
Parties and society in Latin America
The Failure of Elites
Failure of Elites is unique as an in-depth study of an operative elite in a country undergoing substantial modernizing change while experiencing profound conflict, including armed insurgency and terrorism. The book combines a historical account of elite succession with an analysis of the social characteristics of incumbent elites. In particular, it describes the rise to power of a middle-sector elite, its subsequent fragmentation and loss of impe…
Roads to Power in Latin America
Politics in Brazil, 1930-1964: An Experiment in Democracy, by Thomas E. Skidmore
The Social Democratic Party of Germany: From Working-Class Movement to Modern Political Party
Parties and society in Latin America
BBC Alba's contributions to Gaelic language planning efforts for reversing language shift
BBC ALBA is the first dedicated Gaelic-medium television channel in history. It launched in September 2008 and, in late 2010, announced that it would be carried on Freeview, in addition to Sky, Freesat, and BBC iPlayer, thereby widening access to Gaelic throughout Scotland. The channel is a BBC-licensed service that is presently operated as a partnership between the BBC and MG ALBA1 MG ALBA is the operating name of the Gaelic Media Service (Scott…
Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies
Journal Article Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies Get access Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies by Mala Htun. New York, Cambridge University Press, 2003. 219 pp. Cloth, $60.00; paper, $22.00. Douglas A. Chalmers Douglas A. Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic G…
Why Power Contenders Choose Liberalization: Perspectives from South America
Journal Article Why Power Contenders Choose Liberalization: Perspectives from South America Get access Douglas A. Chalmers, Douglas A. Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Craig H. Robinson Craig H. Robinson Lafayette College Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar International Studies Quarterly, Volume 26, Issue 1, March 1982, Pages 3–36, https://d…
The Futures of Scottish Gaelic under the Microscope
Decision networks and quasi-citizens: Who deliberates, where
This article argues that the focus on deliberative politics in a state polity reveals two often overlooked facts about where politics takes place and who is participating in it. Recognition of these facts suggests the polity is more adaptable to new situations than usually conceived and suggest unusual and demanding requirements for democracy. The article suggest considering two important elements of democratic politics: decision networks, and qu…
The Right and Democracy in Latin America
Introduction The Right and Latin American Democracies by Douglas A. Chalmers, Maria do Carmo Campello de Souza, and Atilio Boron The Right and the Consolidation of Democracy Conservative Electoral Movements and Democratic Politics: Core Constituencies, Coalition-Building, and the Latin American Electoral Right by Edward L. Gibson Substantive or Procedural Consensus? Notes on the Latin American Bourgeoisie by Guillermo O'Donnell Conservative Polit…
Initial teacher education for minority medium-of-instruction teaching: The case study of Scottish Gaelic in Scotland
Gaelic medium education (GME) was established in Scotland in 1985, with 24 students enrolled in that year [Bòrd na Gàidhlig. (n.d.). Gaelic education. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://www.gaidhlig.org.uk/bord/en/our-work/education/index.php (Bòrd na Gàidhlig website)]. Since this time, growth within GME has been incremental, and in 2011–2012, there were reported to be 2418 GME primary pupils and 1104 GME secondary pupils in Scottish schools [G…
Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America
Journal Article Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America Get access Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America by Henry A. Dietz and Gil Shidlo. Wilmington, DE, SR Books, 1998. 298 pp. Cloth, $50.00; paper, $18.95. Douglas Chalmers Douglas Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Political Science Quarterly, Volume 113, Issue 4, Winter 1998, Pages 737–738, https://doi.org/10.2307/26…
The Future of Central America: Policy Choices for the U.S. and Mexico, by Richard R. Fagen and Olga Pellicer, eds
Roads to Power in Latin America
The Social Democratic Party of Germany: From Working-Class Movement to Modern Political Party
Politics in Brazil, 1930-1964: An Experiment in Democracy, by Thomas E. Skidmore
Roads to Power in Latin America
Parties and society in Latin America
The Failure of Elites
Failure of Elites is unique as an in-depth study of an operative elite in a country undergoing substantial modernizing change while experiencing profound conflict, including armed insurgency and terrorism. The book combines a historical account of elite succession with an analysis of the social characteristics of incumbent elites. In particular, it describes the rise to power of a middle-sector elite, its subsequent fragmentation and loss of impe…
Changing Latin America: New Interpretations of Its Politics and Society
Latin American Political Parties
The Overthrow of Allende and the Politics of Chile, 1964-1976. Paul E. Sigmund
Political Participation in Latin America. Vol. I: Citizen and State
Political Participation in Latin America. Vol. I: Citizen and State
Why Power Contenders Choose Liberalization: Perspectives from South America
Journal Article Why Power Contenders Choose Liberalization: Perspectives from South America Get access Douglas A. Chalmers, Douglas A. Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Craig H. Robinson Craig H. Robinson Lafayette College Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar International Studies Quarterly, Volume 26, Issue 1, March 1982, Pages 3–36, https://d…
The Future of Central America: Policy Choices for the U.S. and Mexico, by Richard R. Fagen and Olga Pellicer, eds
The Right and Democracy in Latin America
Introduction The Right and Latin American Democracies by Douglas A. Chalmers, Maria do Carmo Campello de Souza, and Atilio Boron The Right and the Consolidation of Democracy Conservative Electoral Movements and Democratic Politics: Core Constituencies, Coalition-Building, and the Latin American Electoral Right by Edward L. Gibson Substantive or Procedural Consensus? Notes on the Latin American Bourgeoisie by Guillermo O'Donnell Conservative Polit…
Globalización y participación política en el mundo moderno
Qué tienen las asociaciones de la sociedad civil que promueven la democracia
El autor analiza las asociaciones de la sociedad civil y su efecto como fuerzas democratizantes, desde el punto de vista de metas, estructuras internas, nexos con otros organismos, diversidad y multiplicidad, así como la distribución de los distintos tipos de asociaciones, y los patrones de cambio ante nuevos retos. Concluye afirmando que aunque las asociaciones no son una panacea para promover la democracia, aparentemente sí acompañan su crecimi…
Corporatism and Comparative Politics: The Other Great “Ism.” By Howard J. Wiarda. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 1997. 221p. $59.95 cloth, $21.95 paper
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America
Journal Article Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America Get access Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America by Henry A. Dietz and Gil Shidlo. Wilmington, DE, SR Books, 1998. 298 pp. Cloth, $50.00; paper, $18.95. Douglas Chalmers Douglas Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Political Science Quarterly, Volume 113, Issue 4, Winter 1998, Pages 737–738, https://doi.org/10.2307/26…
Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies
Journal Article Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies Get access Sex and the State: Abortion, Divorce, and the Family Under Latin American Dictatorships and Democracies by Mala Htun. New York, Cambridge University Press, 2003. 219 pp. Cloth, $60.00; paper, $22.00. Douglas A. Chalmers Douglas A. Chalmers Columbia University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic G…
Measuring up? Non-profit and commercial language policies in Gaelic-speaking Scotland
The juxtaposition of majority and minority languages gives rise to issues of language rights, maintenance and promotion. Within organisations, language policies can be used to direct language use and encourage bilingual or multilingual practice. However, critical attention to the component parts of language policies is currently fixed on the public governmental sector. This paper presents the findings of a textual analysis of two organisations' G…
BBC Alba's contributions to Gaelic language planning efforts for reversing language shift
BBC ALBA is the first dedicated Gaelic-medium television channel in history. It launched in September 2008 and, in late 2010, announced that it would be carried on Freeview, in addition to Sky, Freesat, and BBC iPlayer, thereby widening access to Gaelic throughout Scotland. The channel is a BBC-licensed service that is presently operated as a partnership between the BBC and MG ALBA1 MG ALBA is the operating name of the Gaelic Media Service (Scott…
Initial teacher education for minority medium-of-instruction teaching: The case study of Scottish Gaelic in Scotland
Gaelic medium education (GME) was established in Scotland in 1985, with 24 students enrolled in that year [Bòrd na Gàidhlig. (n.d.). Gaelic education. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://www.gaidhlig.org.uk/bord/en/our-work/education/index.php (Bòrd na Gàidhlig website)]. Since this time, growth within GME has been incremental, and in 2011–2012, there were reported to be 2418 GME primary pupils and 1104 GME secondary pupils in Scottish schools [G…
Decision networks and quasi-citizens: Who deliberates, where
This article argues that the focus on deliberative politics in a state polity reveals two often overlooked facts about where politics takes place and who is participating in it. Recognition of these facts suggests the polity is more adaptable to new situations than usually conceived and suggest unusual and demanding requirements for democracy. The article suggest considering two important elements of democratic politics: decision networks, and qu…
The Futures of Scottish Gaelic under the Microscope
Political science (22 works) · Law (18 works) · Sociology (14 works) · Politics (13 works) · Law (11 works) · Political economy (10 works) · Latin Americans (9 works) · Politics and Society in Latin America (8 works) · Democracy (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works)