ISBN: 9780099578321

In this riveting anatomy of authoritarianism, acclaimed journalist William Dobson takes us inside the battle between dictators and those who would challenge their rule. Recent history has seen an incredible moment in the war between dictators and democracy--with waves of protests sweeping Syria and Yemen, and despots falling in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya. But the Arab Spring is only the latest front in a global battle between freedom and repression, a battle that, until recently, dictators have been winning hands-down. The problem is that today's authoritarians are not like the frozen-in-time, ready-to-crack regimes of Burma and North Korea. They are ever-morphing, technologically savvy, and internationally connected, and have replaced more brutal forms of intimidation with subtle coercion. "The Dictator's Learning Curve" explains this historic moment and provides crucial insight into the fight for democracy. The Dictator's Learning Curve: Tyranny and Democracy in The Modern World Dobson, William J., Vintage

2013, ISBN: 9780099578321

Mass-market paperback, Used, good, Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities., [PU: Vintage]