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The Rise of Authoritarianism
Due to factors such as income inequality and multiculturalism, liberal democracies have weakened considerably in the last quarter century. Democratic ideals have retreated in Venezuela, the Philippines, Hungary, Russia, and Poland. Many worry that they're on the decline in such bastions of democracy as western Europe and the United States, where fear and distrust of the status quo has opened the door to authoritarian leaders. Is there any hope of getting back to the prosperity and freedom of the mid-twentieth century? The viewpoints in this enlightening resource tackle this complex topic from a broad range of perspectives.
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The Rise of Authoritarianism
Due to factors such as income inequality and multiculturalism, liberal democracies have weakened considerably in the last quarter century. Democratic ideals have retreated in Venezuela, the Philippines, Hungary, Russia, and Poland. Many worry that they're on the decline in such bastions of democracy as western Europe and the United States, where fear and distrust of the status quo has opened the door to authoritarian leaders. Is there any hope of getting back to the prosperity and freedom of the mid-twentieth century? The viewpoints in this enlightening resource tackle this complex topic from a broad range of perspectives.
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The Rise of Authoritarianism

The Rise of Authoritarianism

The Rise of Authoritarianism

The Rise of Authoritarianism

Overview

Due to factors such as income inequality and multiculturalism, liberal democracies have weakened considerably in the last quarter century. Democratic ideals have retreated in Venezuela, the Philippines, Hungary, Russia, and Poland. Many worry that they're on the decline in such bastions of democracy as western Europe and the United States, where fear and distrust of the status quo has opened the door to authoritarian leaders. Is there any hope of getting back to the prosperity and freedom of the mid-twentieth century? The viewpoints in this enlightening resource tackle this complex topic from a broad range of perspectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781534505636
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 07/30/2019
Series: Global Viewpoints Series
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 The Worldwide Rise of Authoritarianism

1 Is Global Democracy in Trouble? Mary Kay Magistad 21

2 The Post-Cold War Democratic Order Is Facing an Unprecedented Threat Arch Puddington 28

3 In Nigeria Questions About Democracy Arise Sebastian Spio-Garbrah 39

4 In Venezuela a New Era of Authoritarianism Could Be Ushered In Zeeshan Aleem 44

5 In Europe the Rise of New Authoritarianism Threatens Democracy Märt Trasberg 49

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 59

Chapter 2 The Causes of Authoritarianism

1 The Origins of Modern Authoritarianism: Freedom House 61

2 Authoritarianism Comes in Waves David Motadel 73

3 The Return of the Strongman Leader in Countries Around the World Graeme Hamilton 78

4 Is Internet Freedom a Tool for Democracy or Authoritarianism? Elizabeth Stoycheff Erik C. Nisbet 86

5 Far Right Populism and the Will of the People Dinyar Godrej 93

6 In the Former Soviet Republics Democracy: Has Struggled to Take Root Charles H. Fairbanks 105

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 116

Chapter 3 Is Authoritarianism Always Bad?

1 Is Authoritarianism Really a Bad Thing? Deena Stryker 118

2 In Singapore Authoritarian Prosperity Has Limits: Freedom House 124

3 In China Is Xi Jinping a "Good" Authoritarian? Mark Beeson 129

4 In China and Singapore Methods for Economic: Gain Are Dubious Mark P. Lagon Brittany L. Fried 133

5 In Egypt a New Era of Repression Amr Hamzawy 139

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 149

Chapter 4 Combatting Authoritarianism

1 The Time-tested Way to Defeat Authoritarianism Maria J. Stephan Timothy Snyder 151

2 In Africa Authoritarianism Must Be Stopped Phil Wilmot 157

3 Rules for Fighting Authoritarianism Sarah Freeman-Woolpert 165

4 In Australia Fighting "Sharp Power" Proves Challenging Christopher Walker Shanthi Kalathil Jessica Ludwig 173

5 In the United States and Europe Democracy Is in Trouble John Shattuck 179

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 189

For Further Discussion 190

Organizations to Contact 191

Bibliography of Books 196

Index 197

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