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Elites, Crises, and the Origins of Regimes
Elites, Crises, and the Origins of Regimes
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Most political regimes, whether authoritarian or democratic, are born in abrupt, brutal, and momentous crises. In this volume, a group of prominent scholars explores how these seminal events affect elites and shape regimes. Combining theoretical and case study chapters, the authors draw from a wide range of historical and contemporary examples to challenge mainstream developmental explanations of political change, which emphasize incremental changes and evolutions stretching over generations. Instead, the authors argue here, political leaders and elites possess significant autonomy and latitude for maneuver, especially in times of crisis. Elites' choices are frequently decisive in the making of regimes and the forging of national political histories. Providing a sustained comparative analysis of elites, their circulation, and behavior across times and countries, this lucid volume will be invaluable for scholars and students alike.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Elites, Crises, and Regimes in Comparative Analysis
Chapter 3 Historical and Theoretical Considerations
Chapter 4 Political Crises and Elite Settlements
Chapter 5 Mexico and Latin America in Comparative Perspective
Part 6 Case Studies
Chapter 7 The Soviet Union: Revolution and Transformation
Chapter 8 Russia: Elite Continuity and Change
Chapter 9 Hungary, Poland, and Russia: The Fate of Nomenklatura Elites
Chapter 10 Germany: Twentieth-Century Turning Points
Chapter 11 Japan: The Elite Legacies of Meiji and World War II
Chapter 12 South Africa: From Apartheid to Democracy
Chapter 13 Conclusion
Chapter 14 Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 09 1998 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 272 |
| ISBN | 9780847690237 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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