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OverviewAlthough social movements and media can help destabilize authoritarian governments, not all social protest is effective or culminates in the toppling of dictatorships. Frequently, the military's response determines the outcome. In Defect or Defend, Terence Lee uses four case studies from Asia to provide insight into the military's role during the transitional phase of regime change. Lee compares popular uprisings in the Philippines and Indonesia - both of which successfully engaged military support to bring down authoritarian rule - with protest movements in China and Burma which were violently suppressed by military forces. Lee's theory of ""high personalism"" and power-sharing among the armed forces leadership provides a framework for understanding the critical transitory phases of democratization. He uses this theory to review and assess Eastern Europe's democratization events in 1989, the Colored Revolutions of the early 2000s, and the protests and revolutions unfolding in the Middle East. This book will appeal to students and scholars of comparative politics, Asian studies, security studies, and international relations, as well as defense policymakers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Terence Lee (Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9781421415161ISBN 10: 142141516 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 02 February 2015 Recommended Age: From 17 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. The Military and People Power Revolts 2. Authoritarian Institutions: Power Sharing, Personalism, and Military Defection 3. Personalism in the Philippines: The Fall of Marcos (1986) 4. Personalism in Indonesia: The Fall of Suharto (1998) 5. Power-sharing Authoritarianism in China and Burma 6. Thinking Comparatively: The Military and People Power Revolts Notes IndexReviewsA model for case study research. Choice Author InformationTerence Lee is an assistant professor of political science at the National University of Singapore. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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