The evolution of authoritarianism and contentious action in Russia:

This Element examines the evolution of authoritarianism in Russia from 2011 to 2023, focusing on its impact on contentious action. It argues that the primary determinant of contention, at both federal and regional levels, is authoritarian innovation characterized by reactive and proactive repression...

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Main Author: Mamaev, Bogdan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2024
Series:Cambridge elements
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary:This Element examines the evolution of authoritarianism in Russia from 2011 to 2023, focusing on its impact on contentious action. It argues that the primary determinant of contention, at both federal and regional levels, is authoritarian innovation characterized by reactive and proactive repression. Drawing on Russian legislation, reports from human rights organizations, media coverage, and a novel dataset of contentious events created from user-generated reports on Twitter using computational techniques, this Element contributes to the understanding of contentious politics in authoritarian regimes, underscoring the role of authoritarianism and its innovative responses in shaping contentious action
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 30 May 2024)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (98 Seiten)
ISBN:9781009560672
DOI:10.1017/9781009560672

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