With democratic capitalism appearing to sweep the world, this timely collection addresses theoretical and practical aspects of building democracy in one-party systems. Contributions examine the progress and condition of democracy in Central and Easten Europe, Africa, and the two Chinas; the fall of Gorbachev; and the Serbian drive for hegemony in the Balkans. Focusing upon four main areas, the volume analyses the theoretical challenge of creating and sustaining democracy; the experience of operating democracy in the absence of two-party competition, as found in the southern United States; building democracy in the place of communism; and building democracy in less-developed countries.