Drivers of Authoritarianism Paths and Developments at the Beginning of the 21st Century
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Biographical note
Edited by Günter Frankenberg, Emeritus Professor of Public Law, Philosophy of Law and Comparative Law, Institute for Public Law, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and Wilhelm Heitmeyer, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Bielefeld, Germany<i>‘In a world that drifts towards authoritarianism, and sometimes even welcomes it, </i>Drivers of Authoritarianism<i> offers an indispensable tool to face this complex and frightening potential (or reality?). The multi-headed hydra of authoritarianism is captured successfully by the multidisciplinary approach of this original book.’</i>
- András Sajó, Central European University PU, Vienna,
<i>‘Working in the tradition of critical theory, these essays blend structural and economic accounts of modern authoritarianism’s rise with ideology critique of several key texts and, perhaps most interestingly, psycho-social accounts of what makes authoritarianism attractive to some citizens today. Taken as a whole the collection provides subtle insights into today’s authoritarian politics.’</i>
- Mark Tushnet, Harvard Law School, US,
<i>‘An impressive volume. It offers a stringent time-diagnostic analysis for understanding the current conjuncture of authoritarian-autocratic developments, which are fuelled by economic, social and political crises.’</i>
- Rudolf Walther, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany,
Günter Frankenberg and Wilhelm Heitmeyer bring together esteemed academics from a diverse range of disciplines to consider the ways in which crises have acted as catalysts for authoritarian developments. The book assesses the effects of authoritarianism at individual, social, national and global levels, raising concerns for the future of political and social stability. Chapters explore exterminism, authoritarian cultural identities, left-wing identity politics as a driver of authoritarianism, media entertainment and authoritarianism, and the role of gender in right-wing authoritarian populism.
This timely book will be a vital read for academics, researchers and students specialising in constitutional and administrative law, law and politics, and public policy. Providing expert insight into the political landscape of the early 21st century this book will also be of great interest to political professionals and policymakers working at local, national and international levels.