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- Book Title
- The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan
- Publication Name
- Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan
- Title
- The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10
- 1498507476
- EAN
- 9781498507479
- ISBN
- 9781498507479
- Publisher
- Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
- Genre
- Law & Politics
- Release Date
- 22/07/2015
- Release Year
- 2015
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1.3in
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Item Weight
- 26.8 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Type
- Textbook
- Number of Pages
- 436 Pages
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The book puts into plain words a changing dimension of politics in a traditional regime and offers an insight into the emerging transition to royal, semi-authoritarian democracy in Bhutan. Bhutan represents a political system which coalesces the rhetorical acquiescence of democracy with illiberal authoritarian attributes under the former royalist shadow. Royal democracy is a myth and only paints the frontage of democracy. The smokescreen of this kind of authoritarian regime is not yet democracy but is instead a new form of semi-authoritarian rule. The political reforms in Bhutan were orchestrated by the "traditional regime and elites in a traditional society" as a tightly controlled, top-down process without devolution of power outside the regime. Royal Democracy can best be understood as an attempt to construct a political regime that impersonates democratic institutions but works outside the logic of political representation and seeks to repress any vestige of genuine political pluralism. Exploring the authoritarian logic behind the democratic rhetoric is especially important for Bhutan, which is today glorified by the UN as "The Mecca of Gross National Happiness" and depicted by many as a model of top down democracy on popular media and in academia. Holding State controlled elections alone does not create a cure for deeper political, economic, and social predicaments besetting Bhutan and does not create a solid foundation for democratic transition. The glitter of royal, semi-authoritarian democracy is a "Jigmecracy," an old Jigme's system with new labels, a classic case of transition from a traditional regime in a traditional society.
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Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN-10
1498507476
ISBN-13
9781498507479
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211376628
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
436 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
26.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Jq628.5.A58r59 2015
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Understanding the evolving political order and institutional structure of Bhutan and similar transitional States elsewhere, requires a fresh perspective with alternative political classifications. This complex task is brilliantly undertaken by Dhurba Rizal in his new book The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan. As always, Dr. Rizal writes with integrity and provides the necessary clarity for the right questions to be asked, allowing the reader to move into a space of understanding far deeper than levels previously reached. Rizal's creative, but theoretically grounded "Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy" conceptualization is a major leap forward in authentically understanding the political landscape of Bhutan., The book The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan by Dhurba Rizal is an excellent account on the democratic transition taking place in this exotic country. The book is an engaging and endearing tribute to the Buddhist kingdom and its people.... With years of thoughtful research, Rizal has been able to successfully identify and analyze the changing political structures in Bhutan. The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan makes a significant contribution by communicating to the audience the intricacies involved in transforming Bhutan from a traditional regime to a royal one and then to a semi-authoritarian democracy.... The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan is a delight to read in every way. No doubt, this book is a must read for anyone interested in Asian politics in general or about the long-drawn process of political transition in Bhutan. The book offers valuable insights for understanding the history of democracy and authoritarian political thought. Rizal's profound analysis about Bhutan's transition to democracy is a truly special and unique work that leaves the audience with room to crave for more. This book provides an excellent grounding and foundation for students across the social science disciplines as well as for scholars who are eager to understand about the political perspectives on democracy and their struggle to get there., Understanding the evolving political order and institutional structure of Bhutan and similar transitional States elsewhere, requires a fresh perspective with alternative political classifications. This complex task is brilliantly undertaken by Dhurba Rizal in his new book The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan. As always, Dr. Rizal writes with integrity and provides the necessary clarity for the right questions to be asked, allowing the reader to move into a space of understanding far deeper than levels previously reached. Rizal's creative, but theoretically grounded "Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy" conceptualization is a major leap forward in authentically understanding the political landscape of Bhutan.
Table of Content
Chapters Page No Introduction: Understanding the Contours of Democracy, Methodology and Structure Chapter One Social Structures, Historical Background, Regime Typology, and Economic Landscape of Bhutan Chapter Two A Perspective on the Wind of Political Dissents, Democratic Struggles and Mobilizing Resistance to Authoritarian Royal Regime Chapter Three State Repression, Social Control and Civil Resistance Chapter Four The Mirages of Royal Semi Authoritarian Jigmecracy without Democratization Chapter Five The Politics behind the Curtain of Royal Democracy Chapter Six Rhetoric of Monarchical Liberalization: Cautionary Notes on Democratic Prospects Chapter Seven Balancing Defense of Higher Universal Values and Interests: The Shift of India's Approach to Democracy Promotion Chapter Eight Restructuring New Democratic Architecture from Wheels of Monarchy and Conservative Elites to Webs of Bhutanese Citizens
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
History & Theory, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, International Relations / General, Asia / India & South Asia, Political Ideologies / Democracy, World / Asian
Lccn
2015-015216
Dewey Decimal
320.95498
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
History, Political Science
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