Democracy in Eclipse: The Silent Rise of Authoritarianism

By Prof Marcus Vinicius Pinto

In a world where algorithms influence elections and global corporations redraw boundaries of power, "The Eclipse of Democracy" offers an indispensable map for navigating the most profound transformation of our time: the silent obscuration of popular sovereignty by transnational corporate power.

This is not just another book about democratic crisis. It is a meticulous, multidimensional investigation that unravels the invisible mechanisms by which power migrates from parliaments to corporate boardrooms, revealing both the diagnosis and the paths of resistance and renewal.

The book maps essential territories: The new geography of global power and the deterritorialization of authoritySophisticated regulatory and institutional capture mechanismsSurveillance capitalism and the emergence of "psychopower" as a new frontier of controlAlgorithmic manipulation technologies and their impact on public spheresThe silent privatization of governance and sovereigntyGlobal experiences of resistance and democratic reconstructionBy reading this book, you: You will understand the hidden patterns that connect apparently isolated phenomenaDevelop analytical tools to decipher ongoing transformationsIdentify vulnerabilities and points of intervention in power systemsYou will discover concrete alternatives and promising experiences of democratic renewalIt will connect your local expertise to the global dynamics that shape our political horizonParticipate in an essential dialogue on the future of collective self-determinationThis book is indispensable for: Political scientists and scholars seeking new analytical frameworksPolicymakers and public managers navigating regulatory complexitiesJournalists and communicators mapping societal transformationsActivists and engaged citizens building effective resistancesTech professionals reflecting on the ethical implications of their workEducators training the next generations for democratic challengesWhat makes "The Eclipse of Democracy" unique is not only its penetrating diagnosis, but its refusal to succumb to fatalism. In each chapter, while we unveil the mechanisms of democratic erosion, we also illuminate emerging counter-tendencies and fissures in the regimes of power that open up possibilities for reconstruction.

From Europe to Latin America, from international courts to open-source communities, from transnational regulations to local experiences of participatory democracy, a new map of possible resistances emerges, offering not only hope but practical roadmaps for action.

"The Eclipse of Democracy" is part of the "You Better" collection, indispensable works to decipher the fundamental transformations of our time with depth and nuance. It is not just a book for understanding the present, but an essential compass for navigating - and shaping - the future.

About the author.
Prof. Marc o is a prolific writer with more than 300 publications in several languages. His writing, marked by clarity and depth, translates complex concepts into accessible and impactful narratives. A university professor by vocation and a mentor by essence, he imprints in each book a philosophy that values what is meaningful, guiding the reader not only to understand, but to transform.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDXBMC1N
• ISBN13: 9798288909177
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"