Political Upheavals explores the critical moments when governments collapse and new power structures emerge, examining the causes and consequences of political instability. The book uniquely integrates insights across disciplines like economics, sociology, and psychology, highlighting the complex interplay of economic grievances, social inequalities, and ideological clashes that can destabilize even seemingly solid political systems. For instance, the book details how economic crises, such as the Great Depression, can reshape power dynamics and trigger widespread political upheaval.
The book analyzes the anatomy of revolutions, the impact of economic crises, and the role of ideology, presenting a framework for understanding these complex interactions. It begins by introducing theoretical foundations like state capacity and regime legitimacy, then progresses to detailed case studies across various historical periods and geographic regions.
By drawing upon historical case studies, the book's comprehensive approach offers valuable insights into the present and future of governance, showing how understanding the past can help mitigate the risk of political collapse.
