Description
About the Author
Sheri Berman is Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University. She has written extensively on democracy, authoritarianism, populism, fascism, the history of the left, and European politics for both scholarly and non-scholarly publications.
Reviews
Sheri Berman's Democracy and Dictatorship is one of the few books that grabbed me with its opening paragraph... One of the many virtues of [her] calm, reasoned, and well-informed examination of the (at best) checkered history of democratic institutions on the European continent is that she takes the long view and an evidentiary rather than emotional approach. * Aram Bakshian Jr., Washington Times *
Sheri Berman traces the history of democratisation and dictatorship in Europe from the ancien regime to the postwar period. Her thesis explains how individual liberties and human rights are constantly under challenge from both the extreme left and the far right. * Australian Book Review *
As Sheri Berman conveys in her magisterial new book on the birth of modern European politics, history ought to give us a profound sense of modesty about whether we can ever take democracy for granted... Anyone concerned about today's crisis should consult Berman's stimulating book... As a scholar of European politics with subspecialties in fascism, populism, and the left, Berman shows great facility with the depth and breadth of this vast topic... Berman's richly textured work of political history reminds us of timeless verities. * Democracy Journal *
A dense, astute history and warning about the importance-in the face of growing illiberalism and the reawakening of authoritarianism-of continuing to strengthen democratic institutions and structures. * Kirkus Reviews *
Berman's book provides an essential grounding for those studying comparative politics. Highly Recommended. * M.G. Roskin, CHOICE *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199373192
Author Sheri Berman
Format Hardback
Page Count 560
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 946g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 166mm * 37mm