Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times: The Citizenry and the Breakdown of Democ

Description: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times by Nancy G. Bermeo Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Offers lessons about civil society and regime change - and about the paths to democratic consolidation. This book shows that the German experience was exceptional, and that what is often labeled polarization is the result of such factors as expansion of the franchise, elite defections, and the mobilization of new voters. Publisher Description For generations, influential thinkers--often citing the tragic polarization that took place during Germanys Great Depression--have suspected that peoples loyalty to democratic institutions erodes under pressure and that citizens gravitate toward antidemocratic extremes in times of political and economic crisis. But do people really defect from democracy when times get tough? Do ordinary people play a leading role in the collapse of popular government? Based on extensive research, this book overturns the common wisdom. It shows that the German experience was exceptional, that peoples affinity for particular political positions are surprisingly stable, and that what is often labeled polarization is the result not of vote switching but of such factors as expansion of the franchise, elite defections, and the mobilization of new voters. Democratic collapses are caused less by changes in popular preferences than by the actions of political elites who polarize themselves and mistake the actions of a few for the preferences of the many.These conclusions are drawn from the study of twenty cases, including every democracy that collapsed in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution in interwar Europe, every South American democracy that fell to the Right after the Cuban Revolution, and three democracies that avoided breakdown despite serious economic and political challenges. Unique in its historical and regional scope, this book offers unsettling but important lessons about civil society and regime change--and about the paths to democratic consolidation today. Author Biography Nancy Bermeo is Professor of Political Science at Princeton University. She is the author of Revolution Within a Revolution (Princeton) and a senior editor of World Politics. Details ISBN 0691089701 ISBN-13 9780691089706 Title Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times Author Nancy G. Bermeo Format Paperback Year 2003 Pages 288 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:8372780; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780691089706

Book Title: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times

Number of Pages: 288 Pages

Publication Name: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times : the Citizenry and the Breakdown of Democracy

Language: English

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Item Height: 0.9 in

Publication Year: 2003

Subject: History & Theory, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, International Relations / General, World / Caribbean & Latin American, Social Psychology, Political Ideologies / Democracy

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 13 Oz

Item Length: 9.2 in

Author: Nancy G. Bermeo

Subject Area: Political Science, Psychology

Item Width: 6.1 in

Format: Trade Paperback