A Question of Order

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India, Turkey, and the Return of Strongmen

By Basharat Peer

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A Question of Order by Basharat Peer delves into the political landscapes of Sri Lanka and India post-independence, chronicling how both nations grapple with the balance between democracy and authoritarian control. Peer's exploration focuses on how social unrest, ethnic tensions, and political manoeuvres shape the governance and society in both countries. By examining case studies and events, the book provides insight into the challenges faced by each nation in maintaining order while aspiring for democratic ideals.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in examining the interplay between democracy and authoritarianism in contemporary politics. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of how seemingly democratic systems can harbour authoritarian elements, focusing on the experiences in India and Turkey. If you're drawn to in-depth analyses of political systems and the influence of leadership on governance, you might find this an engaging read.

A Question of Order

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Neoliberals thought capitalism would bring about democracy, civil liberties, and human rights everywhere. But that is fast becoming an illusion, particularly in the East, where traditionalist and nationalist leaders are attracting religious, rural, or newly urban constituencies and ushering in an era of illiberal democracies.

Basharat Peer, who was born in Kashmir and wrote with passion and intelligence about his native land in his acclaimed first book, Curfewed Night, reports from two of the world's largest democracies—Narendra Modi's India and Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey—and examines how two charismatic strongmen came to power and moved their country in the direction of authoritarianism.

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Italics by Basharat Peer examines the rise of right-wing populism and majoritarian politics in India and Turkey, drawing parallels between these countries as democratically-elected leaders exert authoritarian control. The book is praised for its incisive analysis, accessible writing, and its timely exploration of political shifts undermining democratic principles. Peer's work is noted for its vivid portrayal of how these changes impact ordinary citizens, offering a crucial perspective in understanding the global trend towards authoritarianism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780997126426

Publisher: Columbia Global Reports

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia Global Reports

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 170

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About the Author

Basharat Peer is the author of Curfewed Night: One Kashmiri Journalist's Frontline Account of Life, Love, and War in His Homeland, which was published to acclaim by Scribner in 2010. Born in Kashmir in 1977, Peer's work has appeared in The Guardian, The Nation, New Statesman, Financial Times Magazine, n+1, and Columbia Journalism Review. He has worked as an editor at Foreign Affairs and served as a correspondent at Tehelka, India's leading English-language newsweekly. Peer studied journalism and politics at the Columbia School of Journalism. He lives in New Delhi.