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Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century

by Daniel Treisman, Sergei Guriev
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Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century
Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century

Modern tyranny's subtle strategies dissected.

If you're curious about the evolution of modern authoritarianism, "Spin Dictators" is a compelling deep dive. It's insightful for anyone interested in political science or current affairs, revealing the nuanced tactics some leaders use to maintain control without widespread violence. Unraveling the methods of today's covert 'spin dictators', the book contrasts sharply with the old guard of brute-force rulers.

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Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century

by Daniel Treisman, Sergei Guriev
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ISBN: 9780691211411
Authors: Daniel Treisman, Sergei Guriev
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date of Publication: 2022-04-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Economics, Politics, Sociology, History
Related Topics: Government, History, Politics, Political Science, Society
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 1008 readers)

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How a new breed of dictators holds power by manipulating information and faking democracy. Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades, a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such "spin dictators," describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today's authoritarians are spin dictators--and how they differ from the remaining "fear dictators" such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad, as well as from masters of high-tech repression like Xi Jinping. Offering incisive
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Modern tyranny's subtle strategies dissected.

If you're curious about the evolution of modern authoritarianism, "Spin Dictators" is a compelling deep dive. It's insightful for anyone interested in political science or current affairs, revealing the nuanced tactics some leaders use to maintain control without widespread violence. Unraveling the methods of today's covert 'spin dictators', the book contrasts sharply with the old guard of brute-force rulers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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