Explore the resurgence of authoritarianism with “Citizens and the State in Authoritarian Regimes,” a compelling analysis by Karrie J. Koesel, Valerie J. Bunce, and Jessica Chen Weiss. This essential book from The Bookish Owl compares the world’s most powerful autocracies, Russia and China, revealing the diverse strategies and societal impacts of authoritarian rule. Delve into critical questions: How do regimes differ and shape society? What are citizens’ views and demands? What methods do leaders employ to maintain power? Featuring leading scholars, this book offers a coherent, comparative analysis crucial for understanding contemporary authoritarianism. Essential reading for students and anyone interested in global politics and regime stability.