Authoritarian Consolidation in Times of Crisis by John Polga-... - 9781032601670

Authoritarian Consolidation in Times of CrisisVenezuela under Nicols Maduro\nAuthor(s): John Polga-Hecimovich, Raul Sanchez Urribarri\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032601670, 978-1032601670\nSynopsis\nBringing together experts from across the social sciences, this volume examines the consolidation of authoritarianism in Venezuela under the government of Nicols Maduro. Taking a comparative perspective, it explains how authoritarians can remain ensconced in power amidst profound economic crisis, widespread social discontent, low approval ratings, and international policies aimed at their removal. Moreover, it seeks to understand the mechanisms and dynamics with which Maduro has consolidated an authoritarian regime in Venezuela. To this end, the editors differentiate the concept of authoritarian consolidation from the more studied processes of democratic erosion and democratic backsliding.\n\nThe books contributo.