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How Democracies Die

Written by: Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt
Narrated by: Fred Sanders
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, read by Fred Sanders.

Two Harvard professors explain the dangerous world we face today. Democracies can die with a coup d'état - or they can die slowly. This happens most deceptively when in piecemeal fashion, with the election of an authoritarian leader, the abuse of governmental power and the complete repression of opposition. All three steps are being taken around the world - not least with the election of Donald Trump - and we must all understand how we can stop them.

In How Democracies Die, Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt draw insightful lessons from across history - from the rule of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile to the quiet undermining of Turkey's constitutional system by President Recip Erdogan - to shine a light on regime breakdown across the 20th and 21st centuries. Notably they point to the dangers of an authoritarian leader faced with a major crisis.

Based on years of research, they present a deep understanding of how and why democracies die; an alarming analysis of how democracy is being subverted today in the US and beyond; and a guide for maintaining and repairing a threatened democracy, for governments, political parties and individuals. History doesn't repeat itself. But we can protect our democracy by learning its lessons before it's too late.

©2018 Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt (P)2018 Penguin Audio

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Amazing book. Must read.
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Excellent insights to democratic institutions

The narrator did a deep research in world history and Morden affairs and presents in a simple to understand form and key challenges to democracy

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would love if you love political science

a wonderful book will engage you if you are a political science lover like me

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A narrative to be read, understood and adopted.

Bold narrative which by its publication shows that democracy lives in certain parts of the world. Framed in historical context with significant inclusion of quotes of prominent and relevant leaders, The story of how democracies die is a page Turner. The observation about India is just a fleeting comment which is also wrong. Authors must know world comprises of five continents and democracies thrive in other continents as well. Hence I would call this work in progress.

India a 70-year-old democracy needs further in-depth study for anybody trying to picture influence of democracy or profess it’s status. Apart from that glaring mistake, the book reflects the erudite authors approach. It has also captured and presented the solution in a frame which is brilliant. It stays in memory. Commendable work but a major revision is essential.

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An explicit book democracy


To know about future of Democracy this is a go to book. Loved it

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Book is good but I think It is too long

Could be shorter as writer is repeating the same idea for 1 hour.. More of trump history and How Trump can be an Authoritarian..

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Great read

loved it. democracy needs saving - even the most long-standing one. the perils to its existence comes from the very same people who form part of its highest echelon!!!
Very illuminating.

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A timely book

An excellent essay on the political situation in USA. Equally relevant for other democracies around the world, particularly those like India which are susceptible to autocracy.

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