Dr. Gizachew Tiruneh

Research Topics:

Dr. Tiruneh's current research topics include democratic theory; international development; democratization process in Africa; globalization.

Recent Publications:

Tiruneh, Gizachew. (2008). "Democracy," In International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences. 2^nd edition. William A.
Darity, editor-in-chief. Macmillan.

Tiruneh, Gizachew. (2008). "Political Power," In International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences. 2^nd edition. William A.
Darity, editor-in-chief. Macmillan.

Tiruneh, Gizachew (2007). "Does Attendance Enhance Political Science Grades?" Journal of Political Science Education. [Proof-read article attached; see journal for actual article].

Tiruneh, Gizachew (2006). "Regime Type and Economic Growth in Africa: A Cross-National Analysis." Social Science Journal, Vol. 43 (1): 3-18. [Article in-press attached; see journal for actual article].

Tiruneh, Gizachew (2004). "Towards Normal Democracy: Theory and Prediction." Journal of Social, Political, and Economic Studies, Vol. 29 (4): pp. 470-489.

Tiruneh, Gizachew (2004). "Democratic Development in Botswana and Tunisia: A Comparative Analysis." Journal of Contemporary African Studies, Vol. 22 (1): pp. 13-28.