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The relationship between ideological identification & political protest in democracies is examined based on a comparative analysis of survey data from adults in the Federal Republic of Germany, Israel, & Peru (N = 714, 1,266, & 1,571, respectively) measuring political protest, ideological identification, party identification, public goods motivation, personal normative beliefs, & social network incentives. The traditional association of political protest with left-wing ideology was not completely supported by the results, & it is suggested that party identification partially mediates the relationship between political protest & ideological identity. Expected utility variables were the most reliable predictors of protest behavior, & it is thereby argued that ideological identification is significantly impacted by the expected utility of identity & action. The results support the theory that individuals at either extreme of the political spectrum are more likely to define themselves as agents of political protest, & to act accordingly. Although the study did not directly account for the political stance of the incumbent party, political protest was highest among groups opposing the ideological stance of the incumbent party in each country, & it is concluded that this variable should be further considered in future research. 10 Tables, 3 Figures. T. Sevier

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As Latin America's new democratic regimes have decentralized, the region's capital cities--and their elected mayors--have gained increasing importance. Capital City Politics in Latin America tells the story of these cities: how they are changing operationally, how the the empowerment of mayors and other municipal institutions is exacerbating political tensions between local executives and regional and national entities, and how the cities' growing significance affects traditional political patterns throughout society. The authors weave a tapestry that illustrates the impact of local, national, and transnational power relations on the strategies available to Latin America's capital city mayors as they seek to transform their greater influence into desired actions