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The Era of Authoritarian Neoliberalism: The Rise of Technocrats, Nationalists and Autocrats
Author(s): Ernesto Gallo (Author)
- Publisher: Brill
- Publication Date: August 7, 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 216 pages
- ISBN-10: 9004523626
- ISBN-13: 9789004523623
Book Description
We live in an era of crises. How should we address them? Many turn to experts, particularly economists or technologists. Others look to strong, authoritarian leaders, as seen in China or Russia. Some advocate a return to the nation-state, rejecting globalization and targeting immigrants. But what about democracy? Are we prepared to abandon it? This book argues that since the 1970s, neoliberalism has increasingly favored authoritarian solutions. It’s time to break this cycle and strive for a more just, fair, green, and equitable planet.
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About the Author
Ernesto Gallo, Ph.D. (2006), University of Turin, is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Regent’s University London. He has researched international political economy, Central Asia, the modern state, and has recently published a journal article entitled Three Varieties of Authoritarian Neoliberalism in Competition and Change (Sage, 2021).
