Gessen, Masha

Surviving Autocracy

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ISBN 13:
9781783786787
author:
Gessen, Masha
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Granta Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Government,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.70

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Surviving Autocracy by Masha Gessen provides a crucial analysis of the alarming trajectory of recent years. Drawing on her unique perspective as a child of Soviet Russia and two decades of reporting on totalitarianism's resurgence, Gessen offers an incisive examination of how autocracy erodes democratic institutions and cultural norms. Gessen's book is both a catalog of the ravages of autocratic rule and a beacon of hope for recovery. She sheds light on the ways in which the media, judiciary, and cultural values have been undermined, and explores the profound impact this has had on American society. This thought-provoking work offers a timely and necessary assessment of the challenges we face today. By examining the corrosive effects of autocracy, Gessen provides a valuable framework for understanding our current predicament and resisting its ongoing assault.

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