Democratic Regressions in Asia

The book explores and compares the causes, catalysts, and consequences of democratic regression and revival in South, Southeast, and Northeast Asia, using a combination of conceptual and comparative research and single case studies. It contributes to the understanding of democratic regression and resilience in the comparative politics literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into a comprehensive examination of the causes, catalysts, and consequences of democratic regression and revival in South, Southeast, and Northeast Asia. The Asia-Pacific region serves as a remarkable setting for social scientists to explore and test diverse theories of democratic decline, decay, and resurgence, while also identifying emerging patterns and relationships. This volume combines theoretical and comparative research with in-depth case studies, providing a holistic understanding of the democratic dynamics in the region.

Overall, the collection of studies in this volume offers a rich tapestry of democratic regression and autocratization across Asia-Pacific. It examines how these experiences contribute to broader debates about the deepening global recession of democracy and sheds light on the unique factors that shape democratic resilience in the comparative politics literature.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Democratization, a leading journal in the field of democratic studies. The editors of the special issue, including renowned scholars such as Andrew Hurrell, David Laitin, and Susan Stokes, have brought together a diverse group of experts to contribute their insights and perspectives to this important topic.

Weight: 671g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032387123