Understandings of Democracy: Origins and Consequences Beyond Western Democracies

by Yun-Han Chu and Jie Lu

The rise of authoritarian populism and declining popular confidence in democratic institutions has, of late, prompted many declarations that democracy is in crisis. Nevertheless, democracy still enjoys its supremacy in contemporary political discourse, with limited meaningful alternatives. Few of today's authoritarian leaders publicly denounce democracy; instead, they are more inclined to present their regimes as democracies. Furthermore, public opinion...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197570402
• ISBN13: 9780197570401
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.6"