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Authoritarianism: A Very Short Introduction
£9.99
LOXTON, JAMES
Product Details
ISBN: 9780192872692
Author: LOXTON, JAMES
Authoritarianism is one of the buzzwords of our age. But what is it exactly?
This Very Short Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the world of authoritarian regimes, including:
- Military regimes
- Single-party regimes
- Personalist regimes
It explores how understandings of authoritarianism have evolved over time and examines the curious fact that many authoritarian regimes today hold elections.
Key Insights Covered:
- The life cycle of authoritarian regimes:
- How are they born?
- What challenges do they face during life?
- Why do they die?
- Factors contributing to authoritarian durability, such as:
- Natural resource wealth
- Cross-border collaboration
Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, James Loxton sheds light on these regimes' complexities.
Finally, the author highlights a disturbing reality: even when authoritarian regimes collapse, voters often use their newfound democratic rights to send former authoritarian officials back to office.
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