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OverviewWhy do democracies fall apart, and what can be done about it? This book introduces students to the concept and causes of democratic decay in the modern world. Illustrating the integral link between public commitment to democratic norms and the maintenance of healthy democracies, it examines the key factors in decaying democracies, including: Economic inequality, Corruption, Populist and authoritarian discourse, Declining belief in political institutions and processes. Drawing on real-world developments, and including international case studies, the book outlines the extent to which there is a 'democratic recession' in contemporary politics and shows how transnational networks and technology are impacting this. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Natasha Lindstaedt (University of Essex)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Bristol University Press ISBN: 9781529210385ISBN 10: 1529210380 Pages: 428 Publication Date: 28 May 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is an essential read for all students of politics interested in the future of democracy. Lindstaedt presents a comprehensive study of a global crisis. Anja Neundorf, University of Glasgow Offers a comprehensive and highly readable account of the ways in which corruption, restrictions on accountability and normative shifts have driven recent authoritarian backsliding across the globe. Sarah Birch, King's College London ""This is an essential read for all students of politics interested in the future of democracy. Lindstaedt presents a comprehensive study of a global crisis."" Anja Neundorf, University of Glasgow ""Offers a comprehensive and highly readable account of the ways in which corruption, restrictions on accountability and normative shifts have driven recent authoritarian backsliding across the globe."" Sarah Birch, King's College London """This is an essential read for all students of politics interested in the future of democracy. Lindstaedt presents a comprehensive study of a global crisis."" Anja Neundorf, University of Glasgow ""Offers a comprehensive and highly readable account of the ways in which corruption, restrictions on accountability and normative shifts have driven recent authoritarian backsliding across the globe."" Sarah Birch, King's College London" Author InformationNatasha Lindstaedt is Deputy Dean and a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. She has written widely on authoritarian regimes, democracy, corruption and failed states. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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