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- ISBN-10 : 019882081X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0198820819
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Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes provides a broad, accessible overview of the key institutions and political dynamics in democracies and dictatorships, enabling students to assess the benefits and risks associated with democracy, and the growing challenges to it.
Comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of political systems enhances students’ understanding of the relevance of contemporary global trends, including the nature of democratic backsliding and authoritarian resurgence, the rise of populism and identity politics, and the impact of cultural and socio-economic drivers of democracy. Each chapter features a broad range of case studies complemented by boxes that illustrate key terms, ensuring relevant research is translated in a clear, engaging format for students.
Table contents:
Part One: Understanding Democracy and Authoritarianism
1. Defining democracy
2. Defining autocracy
3. Dysfunctional democracies and hybrid systems
4. The consequences of democracy and dictatorship
Part Two: Political Dynamics of Autocracies
5. The durability of autocracy
6. Authoritarian instability and breakdown
7. Autocratic transitions
Part Three: Drivers of Democracy
8. Economics drivers of democracy
9. Cultural, social and historical drivers of democracy
10. International drivers of democracy
11. Institutional drivers of democracy
Part Four: Contemporary Challenges to Democracy
12. The rise of populism and its impact on democracy
13. Changing patterns of democratic backsliding and breakdown
14. Conclusion
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