{"product_id":"democracies-and-authoritarian-regimes-paperback","title":"Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Kendall-Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNatasha Lindstaedt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eErica Frantz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDemocracies and Authoritarian Regimes\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprehensive 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis text is supported by a range of online resources, to encourage deeper engagement with the subject matter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor students: \u003c\/strong\u003eRegular updates to supplement the text, ensuring students are fully informed of real-time developments in the field \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lecturers: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn-class assignments to reinforce key concepts and facilitate deeper, critical engagement with key topics\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Kendall-Taylor \u003c\/strong\u003eis Director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and Adjunct Professor in Political Science at Georgetown University. Prior to joining CNAS, Andrea served for eight years as a senior intelligence officer. From 2015 to 2018, she was Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council (NIC) in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatasha Lindstaedt \u003c\/strong\u003eis Professor of Government at the University of Essex where she directs the International Development Studies Program and teaches modules in international development as well as the politics of the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Africa. She specializes in authoritarian politics, state failure, corruption, and democratization. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErica Frantz\u003c\/strong\u003e is Assistant Professor in Political Science at Michigan State University. She studies authoritarian politics, with a focus on democratization, conflict, and development. She is particularly interested in the security and policy implications of autocratic rule.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.6 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47354769932537,"sku":"9780198820819","price":156.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/L29hNnIrcCtZb0pIb0UydjdndVBSQT09.webp?v=1769843665","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/democracies-and-authoritarian-regimes-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}