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Democratic Backsliding and Public Administration provides a comprehensive analysis of how populist movements in government deliberately transform state bureaucracies to weaken democratic safeguards and concentrate executive power. The book draws on comparative case studies and empirical research to demonstrate the systematic ways populist leaders politicize civil services, undermine institutional autonomy, and restructure administrative systems.
Through detailed examination of multiple democracies experiencing populist governance, the authors reveal patterns of institutional capture, the erosion of merit-based hiring, and the strategic manipulation of public administration. The work explores both the causes and consequences of these transformations, offering critical insights into how bureaucratic institutions—traditionally viewed as stabilizing forces—become tools for democratic degradation when controlled by populist regimes.
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