How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky
What History Reveals About Our Future
The book examines the gradual decline of democratic systems, highlighting how democracies can erode not through sudden coups but through subtle, incremental steps often taken by elected leaders. It explores historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how political norms and institutions can be undermined, leading to authoritarianism. The authors emphasize the importance of maintaining democratic norms, such as mutual toleration and institutional forbearance, and warn against the dangers of polarization and the erosion of checks and balances. Through their analysis, they offer insights into how democracies can protect themselves from internal threats.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - Como As Democracias Morrem
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