Democratic erosion isn’t always caused by external forces, but can result from a slow, insidious weakening of democratic norms.
In "How Democracies Die," political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt explore the factors that lead to democratic erosion and ultimately the death of democracies. Through case studies of past and present democracies, they argue that democratic backsliding is not necessarily caused by external forces, but can result from a slow, insidious weakening of democratic norms. The authors identify warning signs of democratic decline, such as the rejection of political opponents as enemies, the toleration of political violence, and the acceptance of political corruption. They urge citizens and political leaders alike to be vigilant in protecting democratic norms and institutions.
Title: How Democracies Die: What History Reveals About Our Future
Author: Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
Publishing year: 2018
Publisher: Crown
Length in hours: 8 hours and 24 minutes
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