The Rise of Sophisticated Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-1-108-45723-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 75 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 136 g

Reihe: Elements in Politics and Society in Southeast Asia

This Element offers a way to understand the evolution of authoritarian rule in Southeast Asia. The theoretical framework is based on a set of indicators (judged for their known advantages and mimicry of democratic attributes) as well as a typology (conceptualized as two discreet categories of 'retrograde' and 'sophisticated' authoritarianism). Working with an original dataset, the empirical results reveal vast differences within and across authoritarian regimes in Southeast Asia, but also a discernible shift towards sophisticated authoritarianism over time. The Element concludes with a reflection of its contribution and a statement on its generalizability.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Morgenbesser, Lee

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Kommunal-, Regional-, und Landesverwaltung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Führung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. The quality of authoritarian rule; 3. Between retrograde and sophisticated authoritarianism; 4. Retrograde and sophisticated authoritarianism in Southeast Asia; 5. Conclusion.