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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-101524762938
ISBN-139781524762933
eBay Product ID (ePID)237497280
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow Democracies Die
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, American Government / General, Modern / General, Political Ideologies / Democracy
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorDaniel Ziblatt, Steven Levitsky
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight15 oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-045872
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have offered a brilliant diagnosis of the most important issue facing our world: Can democracy survive? With clinical precision and an extraordinary grasp of history, they point to the warning signs of decay and define the obligations of those who would preserve free government. If there is an urgent book for you to read at this moment, it is How Democracies Die." -- E.J. Dionne Jr. , co-author of One Nation After Trump "Levitsky and Ziblatt are leading scholars of democracy in other parts of the world, who with great energy and integrity now apply their expertise to the current problems of the United States. The reader feels the intellectual excitement, and also the political warning, as the authors draw the connections from their own vast knowledge to the chaos that we experience each day." -- Timothy Snyder , author of On Tyranny "We live in perilous times. Anyone who is concerned about the future of American democracy should read this brisk, accessible book. Anyone who is not concerned should definitely read it." --Daron Acemoglu , co-author of Why Nations Fail "All Americans who care about the future of their country should read this magisterial, compelling book, which sweeps across the globe and through history to analyze how democracies die. The result is an unforgettable framework for diagnosing the state of affairs here at home and our prospects for recovery." -- Danielle Allen , author of Our Declaration and Cuz "Two years ago, a book like this could not have been written: two leading political scientists who are expert in the breakdown of democracy in other parts of the world using that knowledge to inform Americans of the dangers their democracy faces today. We owe the authors a debt of thanks for bringing their deep understanding to bear on the central political issue of the day." --Francis Fukuyama , author of Political Order and Political Decay "In this brilliant historical synthesis, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how the actions of elected leaders around the world have paved the road to democratic failure, and why the United States is now vulnerable to this same downward spiral. This book should be widely and urgently read as a clarion call to restore the shared beliefs and practices--beyond our formal constitution--that constitute the essential 'guardrails' for preserving democracy." -- Larry Diamond , author of The Spirit of Democracy, "Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have offered a brilliant diagnosis of the most important issue facing our world: Can democracy survive? With clinical precision and an extraordinary grasp of history, they point to the warning signs of decay and define the obligations of those who would preserve free government. If there is an urgent book for you to read at this moment, it is How Democracies Die." -- E.J. Dionne Jr. , co-author of One Nation After Trump "Levitsky and Ziblatt are leading scholars of democracy in other parts of the world, who with great energy and integrity now apply their expertise to the current problems of the United States. The reader feels the intellectual excitement, and also the political warning, as the authors draw the connections from their own vast knowledge to the chaos that we experience each day." -- Timothy Snyder , author of On Tyranny "All Americans who care about the future of their country should read this magisterial, compelling book, which sweeps across the globe and through history to analyze how democracies die. The result is an unforgettable framework for diagnosing the state of affairs here at home and our prospects for recovery." -- Danielle Allen , author of Our Declaration and Cuz "Two years ago, a book like this could not have been written: two leading political scientists who are expert in the breakdown of democracy in other parts of the world using that knowledge to inform Americans of the dangers their democracy faces today. We owe the authors a debt of thanks for bringing their deep understanding to bear on the central political issue of the day." --Francis Fukuyama , author of Political Order and Political Decay "In this brilliant historical synthesis, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how the actions of elected leaders around the world have paved the road to democratic failure, and why the United States is now vulnerable to this same downward spiral. This book should be widely and urgently read as a clarion call to restore the shared beliefs and practices--beyond our formal constitution--that constitute the essential 'guardrails' for preserving democracy." -- Larry Diamond , author of The Spirit of Democracy
Dewey Decimal321.8
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A brilliant book, wise and nuanced." -- Nicholas Kristof, New York Times "Comprehensive, enlightening, and terrifyingly timely." -- New York Times Book Review "Cool and persuasive... How Democracies Die comes at exactly the right moment." -- The Washington Post Donald Trump's presidency has raised a question that many of us never thought we'd be asking: Is our democracy in danger? Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have spent more than twenty years studying the breakdown of democracies in Europe and Latin America, and they believe the answer is yes. Democracy no longer ends with a bang--in a revolution or military coup--but with a whimper: the slow, steady weakening of critical institutions, such as the judiciary and the press, and the gradual erosion of long-standing political norms. The good news is that there are several exit ramps on the road to authoritarianism. The bad news is that, by electing Trump, we have already passed the first one. Drawing on decades of research and a wide range of historical and global examples, from 1930s Europe to contemporary Hungary, Turkey, and Venezuela, to the American South during Jim Crow, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how democracies die--and how ours can be saved., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Comprehensive, enlightening, and terrifyingly timely." -- The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) WINNER OF THE GOLDSMITH BOOK PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE LIONEL GELBER PRIZE * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post * Time * Foreign Affairs * WBUR * Paste Donald Trump's presidency has raised a question that many of us never thought we'd be asking: Is our democracy in danger? Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have spent more than twenty years studying the breakdown of democracies in Europe and Latin America, and they believe the answer is yes. Democracy no longer ends with a bang--in a revolution or military coup--but with a whimper: the slow, steady weakening of critical institutions, such as the judiciary and the press, and the gradual erosion of long-standing political norms. The good news is that there are several exit ramps on the road to authoritarianism. The bad news is that, by electing Trump, we have already passed the first one. Drawing on decades of research and a wide range of historical and global examples, from 1930s Europe to contemporary Hungary, Turkey, and Venezuela, to the American South during Jim Crow, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how democracies die--and how ours can be saved. Praise for How Democracies Die "What we desperately need is a sober, dispassionate look at the current state of affairs. Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, two of the most respected scholars in the field of democracy studies, offer just that." -- The Washington Post "Where Levitsky and Ziblatt make their mark is in weaving together political science and historical analysis of both domestic and international democratic crises; in doing so, they expand the conversation beyond Trump and before him, to other countries and to the deep structure of American democracy and politics." -- Ezra Klein, Vox "If you only read one book for the rest of the year, read How Democracies Die. . . . This is not a book for just Democrats or Republicans. It is a book for all Americans. It is nonpartisan. It is fact based. It is deeply rooted in history. . . . The best commentary on our politics, no contest." --Michael Morrell, former Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (via Twitter) "A smart and deeply informed book about the ways in which democracy is being undermined in dozens of countries around the world, and in ways that are perfectly legal." --Fareed Zakaria, CNN
LC Classification NumberJC423.L4855 2018
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- 20. Mär. 2024
A must read before the 2024 general election!
Essential reading before the November general election! Especially relevant is the more recent companion title by the same authors: "Tyranny of the Minority" Published in 2023, I'd suggest reading this title first.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 03. Aug. 2020
Checklist of how to end democracy
Impressive Comparative Politics review of fragility of democracies by experts in Latin American and European democratic hopes and demise. Warns but does not dwell on dangers of Trump. Readable. Could be used in college classes.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 04. Jan. 2022
A Must Read Guide For Understanding And Saving Democracy
An absolutely wonderful book that details the dangers that Democracies face, from both inside and outside forces, and what must be done to prevent them from falling and transitioning into Autocracies, Theocracies, and Fascism. We are the gatekeepers of freedom, and its survival or demise rests solely in our hands.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 09. Mär. 2018
This is critical information
I believe it should be required reading for all members and potential members of congress. The current political status is placing our democracy at risk, but I don't think most of them realize it. It is good for all citizens also.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 02. Okt. 2019
A must Read for Ameicans Today
Great book! Very relevant to today's politics. Good price, but shipping took too long.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 07. Aug. 2022
How Democracies Die
Wonderful book. Very informative and compelling.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 29. Jun. 2021
I'm told Joe Biden took this book to Europe with him.
Important book for our political time when America could tip toward athoratarianism.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Okt. 2021
Important reading
Should be required reading in high schoolsBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Jun. 2021
Great book
Great bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 11. Feb. 2021
great book
great bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
