The dictator's learning curve

By William J. Dobson

Subjects: Political science, Autoritärer Staat, Democratization, Dictatorship, Politischer Wandel, Diktatur, Democracy, Dictators, New York Times reviewed, Authoritarianism

Description: Its not easy being a dictator these days. Since the end of the Cold War, dictatorships worldwide have been on the decline and those that survive have changed dramatically. This book offers insight into the way dictators are adapting to the demands of the modern world, and their insidious efforts to disguise their regimes as democracies.