{"product_id":"cities-against-democratic-backsliding-enrico-antonio-la-vina-9781529250602","title":"Cities Against Democratic Backsliding: Evidence from Europe and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs nationalist and populist movements gain traction worldwide, democracy faces growing threats. In many cases, large cities have emerged as strongholds of progressive and democratic values, pushing back against authoritarian pressures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This timely book explores the evolving power struggle between cities and central governments, particularly in countries led by populist regimes. It examines key issues such as decentralisation, financial autonomy and participatory governance, showing how cities are leading the fight against democratic backsliding. As local governments become \"laboratories of democracy\", this collection highlights their crucial role in protecting civil liberties and fostering political engagement in an era of rising extremism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Enrico Antonio La Vina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1529250609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781529250602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Enrico Antonio La Vina","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47452911960319,"sku":"9781529250602","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1024b541-18d0-49bb-b67f-9ba695d45fb2.jpg?v=1761931226","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cities-against-democratic-backsliding-enrico-antonio-la-vina-9781529250602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}