Authoritarianism : a very short introduction / James Loxton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Loxton, James, author.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 752.

Very Short Introductions ; 752

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Authoritarianism.

Physical Description:

xix, 110 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2024.

Summary:

In this Very Short Introduction, James Loxton examines the world of authoritarian regimes, including military, single-party, and personalist regimes. Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, Loxton discusses the "life cycle" of authoritarian regimes. How are they born? What challenges to they face during life? Why do they die? The book considers how factors such as oil can bolster authoritarian regimes and how opposition strategies can undermine them. It also highlights the disturbing fact that even when authoritarian regimes collapse, many voters use their newfound democratic rights to send former authoritarian officials back to office--back cover.

Contents:

What is authoritarianism?

Varieties of authoritarianism

The birth of authoritarian regimes

The life of authoritarian regimes

The death of authoritarian regimes

The puzzle of authoritarian durability

Legacies of authoritarianism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-97) and index.

ISBN:

0192872699

9780192872692

OCLC:

1420867156