Overview

Dictators and Dictatorships is a qualitative enquiry into the politics of authoritarian regimes. It argues that political outcomes in dictatorships are largely a product of leader-elite relations. Differences in the internal structure of dictatorships affect the dynamics of this relationship. This book shows how dictatorships differ from one another and the implications of these differences for political outcomes. In particular, it examines political processes in personalist, military, single-party, monarchic, and hybrid regimes. The aim of the book is to provide a clear definition of what dictatorship means, how authoritarian politics works, and what the political consequences of dictatorship are. It discusses how authoritarianism influences a range of political outcomes, such as economic performance, international conflict, and leader and regime durability. Numerous case studies from around the world support the theory and research presented to foster a better understanding of the inner workings of authoritarian regimes. By combining theory with concrete political situations, the book will appeal to undergraduate students in comparative politics, international relations, authoritarian politics, and democratization.

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Author:   Natasha M. Ezrow (University of Essex, Colchester) ,  Erica Frantz (Department of Political Science, East Lansing, USA)
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.556kg
ISBN:  

9781441173966

ISBN 10:   144117396
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   24 February 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Authoritarian Politics: Typologies Chapter 2: The Causes of Dictatorship Chapter 3: The Survival of Authoritarian Regimes: Strategies and Trends Chapter 4: The Survival of Authoritarian Leaders: Strategies and Trends Chapter 5: Coups Chapter 6: Dictatorships and Political Gridlock Chapter 7: Dictatorships and the Economy Chapter 8: Dictatorships and International Conflict Chapter 9: Military Dictatorships in Latin America and Beyond Chapter 10: Single-party Dictatorships in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Beyond Chapter 11: Personalist Dictatorships in Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond Chapter 12: Monarchies in the Middle East and Beyond Chapter 13: Hybrid Dictatorships Conclusion Bibliography

Reviews

Dictators and Dictatorships provides an excellent overview of authoritarian regimes in the contemporary era. Frantz and Ezrow adopt the extremely useful typology of authoritarian regimes developed by Barbara Geddes to provide a comprehensive treatment of politics in single-party, military, and personalist authoritarian regimes. This book ranges widely to explain the origins and breakdown of these regimes and their distinctive domestic and foreign policies. The broad outlines of the argument are brought to life by illuminating stories about dozens of authoritarian regimes from every part of the globe. I can think of few better introductions to this important topic for upper division courses in comparative politics. -Mark Peceny, Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, University of New Mexico

Author Information

Natasha Ezrow is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Essex, UK, where she serves as the Director of the International Development Studies Program. With Erica Frantz, she co-authored The Politics of Dictatorships (2011) and Dictators and Dictatorships (2011). Erica Frantz is an Assistant Professor at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. With Natasha Ezrow, she co-authored The Politics of Dictatorships (2011) and Dictators and Dictatorships (2011). Her work has been presented at the American Political Science Association and the Midwest Political Science Association Conferences.

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