{"product_id":"how-democracies-die-by-steven-levitsky-daniel-ziblatt-premium-books","title":"How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky |Daniel Ziblatt [Premium Books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"15\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHow Democracies Die\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e examines how democratic systems can erode not through sudden coups but through gradual weakening from within. Drawing on historical and modern examples from around the world, the authors argue that elected leaders can undermine democracy by attacking institutions, rejecting democratic norms, and concentrating power. They identify key warning signs of authoritarian behavior, such as denying the legitimacy of opponents and curbing civil liberties. The book places particular focus on the United States, analyzing political developments and emphasizing the importance of unwritten norms like mutual tolerance and institutional restraint. Overall, it serves as a warning that democracy depends not just on laws, but on the behavior and commitment of political leaders and citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSteven Levitsky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDaniel Ziblatt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are prominent scholars of comparative politics and democracy. Both are professors at Harvard University and specialize in the study of political institutions, authoritarianism, and democratic breakdown. Their research combines historical analysis with contemporary political insights, making complex political ideas accessible to a wide audience. Through their writing, they aim to raise awareness about the vulnerabilities of democratic systems and the importance of safeguarding democratic norms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48497726587137,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/dd_88d7f9b2-1f02-4803-b217-2a4f0c7a9318.jpg?v=1775815528","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/how-democracies-die-by-steven-levitsky-daniel-ziblatt-premium-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}