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Democracy on a tightrope
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- Pedro Abramovay is vice president of Programs at the Open Society Foundations and a PhD in political science. Previously, Abramovay held a series of key posts within Brazil's Ministry of Justice.Gabriela Lotta is a professor of public administration at FGV-SP, holding a PhD in political science and a researcher at the Center for Metropolitan Studies. Lotta was a visiting professor at Oxford University in 2021.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789633867815
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Central European University Press, (15 December 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 168
- Weight
- 310 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 210 x 152 mm
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