DESCRIPTION OF THE PLOT The book "Democracy by Default Dependency and Clientelism in Jamaica" is a deep dive into the political and social landscape of Jamaica, exploring the intricate web of dependency and clientelism that has come to define the island nation's democratic system. The author, Dr. Michael Witter, delves into the history of Jamaica's political and economic development, tracing the evolution of its democratic institutions and the impact of external factors such as colonialism, globalization, and neoliberalism on the country's political and economic systems. The book begins with an overview of Jamaica's historical context, from its early days as a British colony to its current status as an independent nation, highlighting the significant events and figures that have shaped the country's political and economic trajectory. The author then delves into the concept of dependency and clientelism, explaining how these two concepts have become intertwined with Jamaica's democratic process, creating a complex web of relationships between politicians, bureaucrats, business leaders, and ordinary citizens. Dr. Witter argues that Jamaica's democratic system has been shaped by default, with political parties and interest groups vying for power and influence in a never-ending cycle of patronage and clientage. This cycle has created a culture of dependency, where citizens rely on the government for their basic needs, rather than taking ownership of their own development.

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