{"product_id":"politics-of-democratic-backsliding","title":"Politics of Democratic Backsliding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe elections of Boris Johnson in the UK and Donald Trump in the US, along with the authoritarian tendencies of some leaders in the Global South, have shaken the foundations of democracy. These leaders see democratic institutions as obstacles to populist ideas, sparking debates and disregard for democratic norms. Known as democratic backsliding, this concerning trend has grown since the late 20th century’s “third wave” of democratization, leading to a “culture of silence” where good governance has been undermined. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Democratic Backsliding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eoffers an epistemically diverse exploration of the changing roles of politicians and bureaucrats, examining their relationships and rules of engagement across various governance contexts. It equips scholars, practitioners, decision-makers, and students with a nuanced understanding of these complexities, while stimulating theoretical and practical strategies to promote meritocratic and politically neutral public services in emerging and developing countries. Chapters offer diverse perspectives, epistemologies, and methodologies, contributing to the discussion by theorizing conceptual elements, exploring essential methodological approaches, examining different regime types, political systems, and constitutions, and enhancing the researcher-practitioner exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential to scholars, practitioners, decision-makers, and students, this edited collection provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities in the evolving roles of politicians and bureaucrats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507635560821,"sku":"9781836625377","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/politics-of-democratic-backsliding","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}