“…Guillermo O'Donnell's 'Modernización y Autoritarismo' explores the intricate relationship between modernization and the emergence of authoritarian regimes in South America, specifically focusing on Argentina and Brazil. …”

“…This book, authored by Guillermo O'Donnell and Philippe C. Schmitter, explores the transitions from authoritarian governments to democratic regimes, focusing on Latin America and Southern Europe. …”

“…It examines the rise of authoritarian governance in Latin America, with Argentina as a case study, following military coups that reshaped the region's political landscape. The author, Guillermo O'Donnell, investigates the theoretical and historical antecedents of authoritarianism and its impact on society, politics, and economic policies. …”

“…Hace más de dos décadas, el destacado politólogo argentino Guillermo O ́Donnell planteó la necesidad de librarse de la excesiva "fijación en las organizaciones complejas y altamente formalizadas", para entender el funcionamiento de las democracias bajo los nuevos diseños institucionales. …”