Civil Society and Autocratisation(English, Hardcover, Yabanci Bilge)

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Civil Society and Autocratisation(English, Hardcover, Yabanci Bilge) is written by Yabanci Bilge and published by Edinburgh University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1399522361 (ISBN 10) and 9781399522366 (ISBN 13).

This book fills a significant gap in the extensive literature on autocratisation by offering theorisation of authoritarian institutional landscapes beyond partisan and formal institutions in light of novel empirical evidence. Focusing on Turkey, one of the most cited contemporary cases of autocratisation, this book documents the multifaceted transformation of civil society through the parallel mechanisms of cooptation, repression and contestation. Despite incessant attempts at taming through repression and controlling through cooptation, 'tactful contention'-a blend of vigorous advocacy, non-violent protests, occupations, campaigns, digital activism, and democratic innovations- is non-negligible within civil society. This book offers a profound understanding of civil society's role as both a target and catalyst in autocratisation, essential for anyone interested in contemporary authoritarian trends and democratic resilience.