Description
| Product ID: | 9780198820819 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes |
| Authors: | Author: Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Natasha Lindstaedt, Erica Frantz |
| Page Count: | 376 |
| Subjects: | Political structures: totalitarianism and dictatorship, Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship, Political control and freedoms, Political control & freedoms |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The only introduction to cover the full spectrum of political systems, from democracy to dictatorship and the growing number of systems that fall between, equipping readers to think critically about democracy's future trajectory. 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.This text is supported by a range of online resources, to encourage deeper engagement with the subject matter.For students:Regular updates to supplement the text, ensuring students are fully informed of real-time developments in the fieldFor lecturers:In-class assignments to reinforce key concepts and facilitate deeper, critical engagement with key topics |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-11-20 |
