Democracy on a Tightrope
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| Management number | 232098837 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $19.29 | Model Number | 232098837 | ||
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Democracy on a Tightrope explores the complex relationship between politics and bureaucracy in Brazil’s democratic development since the 1988 Constitution. Drawing from academic research and firsthand government experience, Pedro Abramovay and Gabriela Lotta examine how technocracy, meritocracy, and institutional power can both support and undermine democratic governance. Through vivid case studies―from drug policy to the Internet Bill of Rights―the book reveals how balancing political legitimacy with bureaucratic expertise is essential to building an inclusive, participatory democracy that resists authoritarian drift. Read more
| ISBN10 | 9633867819 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-9633867815 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Central European University Press |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.38 x 8.27 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.11 pounds |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| Publication date | December 15, 2025 |
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