The Age of The Strongman: How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy around the World

Social Sciences & Sociology, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Social Sciences | Paperback Published on: 02/03/2023

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Synopsis

We are in a new era.

From Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro to Erdogan, Xi and Modi, self-styled strongmen have become a central feature of global politics. At home, they claim to be standing up for ordinary people against 'globalist' elites; abroad, they posture as the embodiment of their nation. And everywhere they go, they encourage a cult of personality.

How and why did this new style of authoritarian leadership arrive? How likely is it to lead the world into war and economic collapse? And what liberal forces are in place, not only to keep these strongmen in check but to reverse the trend? The Age of the Strongman explores these essential questions and offers a bold new portrait of our world.

Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781529113556
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 233g
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 18 mm

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The comparisons are intriguing. I guess the arrival of Trump into a position of power in The West reminded us that we are not immune from autocrats and ins... READ MORE