The Dictator's Learning Curve

Tyranny and Democracy in The Modern World

William J Dobson

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Vintage
15 March 2013

General & world history; Ethical issues & debates; Politics & government; Political leaders & leadership; Political structures: democracy; Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship

In this riveting anatomy of the new face of authoritarianism, acclaimed journalist William Dobson takes us inside the battle between modern dictators and those who challenge their rule.

It's not easy being a dictator these days.

From Tahrir Square to the Kremlin, downtown Caracas to the Forbidden City, we have witnessed an incredible moment in the war between dictators and democracy. The problem is that today's authoritarians are not like the frozen-in-time, ready-to-crack regime of North Korea. They are ever-morphing, technologically savvy, and have replaced more brutal forms of intimidation with subtle coercion. But as dictators have become more nimble, so have the inspiring people who oppose their rule. The Dictator's Learning Curve explains this historic moment and offers hope for the future of freedom.

By: William J Dobson
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9780099578321
ISBN 10: 0099578328
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 15 March 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William J. Dobson is politics and foreign affairs editor for Slate. He has been an editor at Foreign Affairs and Newsweek International. Under his direction, Foreign Policy won the coveted National Magazine Award for General Excellence in 2007 and 2009. His articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in Washington, DC.

Reviews for The Dictator's Learning Curve: Tyranny and Democracy in The Modern World

Intelligent and absorbing New York Times William Dobson is that rare thinker who combines a gift for storytelling with a farsighted understanding of how the world works. He is one of the best new voices writing about global politics today. -- Fareed Zakaria A brilliant and original analysis of the nature of modern authoritarianism -- Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Of Gulag It is hard to imagine a timelier book than this one... Anyone seeking to make sense of the extraordinary tide of revolutions and protests sweeping around the world will find [this] an indispensable read -- Anne-Marie Slaughter, Professor Of Politics And International Affairs, Princeton University, And Former Director Of Policy Planning, U.S. State Department