{"product_id":"democracy-in-eclipse-marcus-vinicius-pinto-9798288909177","title":"Democracy in Eclipse: The Silent Rise of Authoritarianism","description":"In a world where algorithms influence elections and global corporations redraw boundaries of power, \"The Eclipse of Democracy\" offers an indispensable map for navigating the most profound transformation of our time: the silent obscuration of popular sovereignty by transnational corporate power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not just another book about democratic crisis. It is a meticulous, multidimensional investigation that unravels the invisible mechanisms by which power migrates from parliaments to corporate boardrooms, revealing both the diagnosis and the paths of resistance and renewal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book maps essential territories: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new geography of global power and the deterritorialization of authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSophisticated regulatory and institutional capture mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurveillance capitalism and the emergence of \"psychopower\" as a new frontier of control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgorithmic manipulation technologies and their impact on public spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silent privatization of governance and sovereignty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal experiences of resistance and democratic reconstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy reading this book, you: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will understand the hidden patterns that connect apparently isolated phenomena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop analytical tools to decipher ongoing transformations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify vulnerabilities and points of intervention in power systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will discover concrete alternatives and promising experiences of democratic renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will connect your local expertise to the global dynamics that shape our political horizon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipate in an essential dialogue on the future of collective self-determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is indispensable for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical scientists and scholars seeking new analytical frameworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicymakers and public managers navigating regulatory complexities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournalists and communicators mapping societal transformations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivists and engaged citizens building effective resistances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTech professionals reflecting on the ethical implications of their work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators training the next generations for democratic challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhat makes \"The Eclipse of Democracy\" unique is not only its penetrating diagnosis, but its refusal to succumb to fatalism. In each chapter, while we unveil the mechanisms of democratic erosion, we also illuminate emerging counter-tendencies and fissures in the regimes of power that open up possibilities for reconstruction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Europe to Latin America, from international courts to open-source communities, from transnational regulations to local experiences of participatory democracy, a new map of possible resistances emerges, offering not only hope but practical roadmaps for action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The Eclipse of Democracy\" is part of the \"You Better\" collection, indispensable works to decipher the fundamental transformations of our time with depth and nuance. It is not just a book for understanding the present, but an essential compass for navigating - and shaping - the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the author.\u003cbr\u003eProf. Marcão is a prolific writer with more than 300 publications in several languages. His writing, marked by clarity and depth, translates complex concepts into accessible and impactful narratives. A university professor by vocation and a mentor by essence, he imprints in each book a philosophy that values what is meaningful, guiding the reader not only to understand, but to transform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcus Vinicius Pinto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798288909177\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Marcus Vinicius Pinto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47201119011071,"sku":"9798288909177","price":18.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d6e157ff-b64f-4299-9d00-de2169a44f62.jpg?v=1756788931","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/democracy-in-eclipse-marcus-vinicius-pinto-9798288909177","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}