This volume examines theoretical and comparative perspectives on civil society activism under authoritarian constraints to offer a better understanding of its r

What are the dynamics of civic activism in authoritarian regimes? How do new social actors¿many of them informal, ¿below the radar¿ groups¿interact with the

The transition paradigm has traditionally viewed civil society activism as an essential condition for the establishment of democracy. The democracy promotion st

Based on a detailed study of 35 cases in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and post-communist Eurasia, this book explores the fate of competitive authoritarian regim

This book offers new clarity on three important political concepts: authoritarianism, neoliberalism, and resistance. While debates on authoritarian resurgence h