{"title":"Bryn Rosenfeld","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Bryn Rosenfeld, a thought-provoking author whose expertise in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e offers invaluable insights into the complexities of socio-political dynamics. Rosenfeld is known for her deeply researched perspectives, making her an essential read for those keen to explore the intricate relationship between governance and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find \u003cstrong\u003eThe Autocratic Middle Class\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling exploration of the middle class's role in sustaining autocratic regimes. Rosenfeld expertly delves into the socio-economic factors that influence political stability, making her work an essential resource for students, academics, and anyone passionate about understanding modern political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Bryn Rosenfeld's works to uncover the multifaceted layers of political discourse and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-autocratic-middle-class-by-bryn-rosenfeld-9780691192185","title":"The Autocratic Middle Class","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow middle class economic dependence on the state impedes democratisation and contributes to authoritarian resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConventional wisdom holds that the rising middle classes are a force for democracy. Yet in post-Soviet countries like Russia, where the middle class has grown rapidly, authoritarianism is deepening. Challenging a basic tenet of democratisation theory, Bryn Rosenfeld shows how the middle classes can actually be a source of support for autocracy and authoritarian resilience, and reveals why development and economic growth do not necessarily lead to greater democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn pursuit of development, authoritarian states often employ large swathes of the middle class in state administration, the government budget sector, and state enterprises. Drawing on attitudinal surveys, unique data on protest behaviour, and extensive fieldwork in the post-Soviet region, Rosenfeld documents how the failure of the middle class to gain economic autonomy from the state stymies support for political change. Furthermore, state economic engagement reduces middle-class demands for democracy and weakens pro-democratic coalitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Autocratic Middle Class\u003c\/em\u003e makes a vital contribution to the study of democratisation, showing how dependence on the state weakens the incentives of key societal actors to prefer and pursue democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849992360172,"sku":"9780691192185","price":131.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1908993482434.jpg?v=1759073118"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bryn-rosenfeld.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}