Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes juan jose linz. Sultanistic regimes johns hopkins university press books. Such is the case with totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and fascism. Juan linz, sterling professor of political and social science at yale university, wrote the section on totalitarian and authoritarian regimes for the handbook of political science edited by fred i. So much has happened both intellectually and on the political scene that there is the temptation to. They hold elections every few years, but the resources of the state give them huge advantages, and they use a variety of formal and informal techniques to ensure that they virtually always win these elections. Pdf totalitarian and authoritarian regimes semantic. Linzs seminal analysis develops the fundamental distinction between totalitarian and authoritarian systems. It is characterised by absolute or blind obedience to authority, as against individual freedom and related to the expectation of unquestioning obedience. Previous efforts to classify types of authoritarian regimes the classical theories on nondemocratic regimes devised during the 1950s and 1960s were based primarily on a distinction between totalitarianism and authoritarianism.
Authoritarian politics in modern society basic books. Democracy, authoritarianism and regime change in the arab world. Juan linz has famously defined authoritarian regimes. How do political jokes differ between totalitarian, post. Authoritarianism primarily differs from totalitarianism in that social and economic institutions exist that are not under governmental control. View popular opinion in totalitarian and authoritarian regimes research papers on academia. Constitutions in authoritarian regimes by tom ginsburg. The list distinguishes between totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, listing the former and not the latter. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes 9781555878900. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes this is an extract from the new introduction to linzs totalitarian and authoritarian regimes text, which originally appeared in the handbook of political science, vol 3 macropolitical theor y 1975.
Juan linz, spanish american political scientist who was especially known for his examination of democratic and authoritarian governments. A theory of competitive authoritarian institutitons and. To put it succinctly, authoritarian regimes denote a direct, unopposable and highly hierarchical control of society as government, and totalitarian regimes imply a plan of total societal control through the use of stategovernment apparatus thus begetting the word totalitarian. Sondrol personal dictators remain a key feature of contemporary regimes termed authoritarian or totalitarian, particularly in their early consolidating phases. Totalitarianism and authoritarianism definition of. Constitutions in authoritarian regimes are often denigrated as meaningless exercises in political theater. In the study of comparative politics it is important to establish and distinguish authoritarian and totalitarian regimes as their own types, to do this it is important to look at the features and characteristics that distinguish them. Popular opinion in totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. Elections and democratization in authoritarian regimes daniela donno university of pittsburgh when do elections in authoritarian regimes lead to democracy. Hans maier proposed that authoritarian regimes are interpreted as the products of their particular societies, of their histories and idiosyncrasies ordinary dictatorships as opposed to part of the european crisis and they are mostly based on interests, whereas totalitarian regimes were based on passion. It emphasizes the personalistic, lawless, nonideological type of authoritarian rule the author calls the sultanistic regime.
Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes in searchworks catalog. Sultanistic regimes, as juan linz describes them, are authoritarian regimes based on personal ideology and personal favor to maintain the autocrat in power. Juan linz spanishamerican political scientist britannica. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes 1st edition by juan j. Literature on authoritarianism melbourne law school.
In contrast to totalitarian regimes, the boundary between state and society is not diminished. Linz also has some interesting remarks on political religion, and state control of existing organized religion. He began his synthetic essay with the revealing observation that one of the easiest ways to define a concept is to say what it is not. The three central dimensions pinpointed by linz facilitate a typology of a. Borejsza and klaus ziemer in cooperation with magdalena hulas deutschcs hlstorisches inmitut warsrhau i niemiecki inslytut historyczny w warszawie i berghahn books new york oxford ih pan. Although the longer section on authoritarian regimes reflecting, perhaps, that the term is defined negatively is rambling and seemingly lacking in theoretical cohesion, the section on totalitarian regimes convinced me that totalitarianism is a concept with scientific and not just polemical value. So much has happened both intellectually and on the political scene that there is the temptation to rewrite, extend, and add to the original text. Democracy, authoritarianism and regime change in the arab. Limited pluralism in media reporting under authoritarian rule.
Building from the distinction between competitive and hegemonic authoritarian regimes, i argue that presence of relatively weaker incumbents renders competitive authori. In 1975, in his magisterial synthesis, totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, juan j. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes free download as pdf file. Contentious collective action and the breakdown of authoritarian.
Totalitarianism is an extreme version of authoritarianism. Jul 24, 2015 in the study of comparative politics it is important to establish and distinguish authoritarian and totalitarian regimes as their own types, to do this it is important to look at the features and characteristics that distinguish them. Linz, totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, july 2000, p. Originally a chapter in the handbook of political science, this analysis develops the fundamental destinction between totalitarian and authoritarian systems. Authoritarian regimes typically rely on a small set of key groups and. Current scholarship increasingly argues that international factors and,more speci.
A comparison of fidel castro and alfredo stroessner paul c. He obtained a law degree from the university of madrid and a ph. According to hague and harrop in authoritarian regimes leaders cannot be held to account, are not governed by. In authoritarian regimes, the state maintains some distance and allows for some private organization to operate professional, cultural, religiouse. In this model, an authoritarian government can introduce a system of fraudulent elections anticipating a democratic transition. Authoritarian regimes and the initiation of international conflict volume 106 issue 2 jessica l. Further reflections on totalitarian and authoritarian regimes 1 introduction 2 totalitarian systems 3 traditional authority and personal rulership 4 authoritarian regimes 5 the place of the worlds states in the typology. How do political jokes differ between totalitarian, posttotalitarian and authoritarian regimes. Buy totalitarian and authoritarian regimes 1 by juan j. Learn authoritarian regimes with free interactive flashcards.
Totalitarianism today there are many authoritarian regimes in the world, but there are very few actual totalitarian governments. Once one attributes a totalitarian tendency to fascism, which distinguishes it from traditional authoritarian regimes, one then has to study how this tendency originated, how it was formed in reality, and how it operated to modify reality, conditioning the lives of millions of men and women in the process. A clique of individuals who dominate a single political party governs a state. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes in europe legacies and lessons from the twentieth century edited by jerzy w. In this classic work, noted political sociologist juan linz provides an unparalleled study of the nature of nondemocratic regimes. On totalitarian and authoritarian regimes facing the prospect of the publication of a study written twentyfive years ago, inevitably i feel ambivalent.
Yet the burgeoning literature on authoritarian regimes more broadly has produced a wealth of insights into particular institutions such as legislatures, courts and elections. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes 1st edition. Jul, 2011 in 1975, in his magisterial synthesis, totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, juan j. He was sterling professor emeritus of sociology and political science at yale university and an honorary member of the scientific council at the juan march institute. Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes juan jose linz, linz. Totalitarian dictatorship and autocracy harvard university press.
Linz attempted to develop a typology of regimes, and it remains the standard for such efforts to this day. Totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and fascism are all forms of governmentand defining different forms of government isnt as easy as it might seem. It also presents a pathbreaking discussion of the personalistic, lawless, nonideological type of. Further reflections on totalitarian and authoritarian regimes facing the prospect of the publication of a study written twentyfive years ago, inevitably i feel ambivalent. The political joke, a weapon which the spanish people have used with merriment and wellaimed irony, blossoms again. Totalitarianism, fascism, and authoritarianism are all forms of government with some shared characteristics, but each is different from the others. He is best known for his theories on totalitarian and authoritarian systems of government. Choose from 225 different sets of authoritarian regimes flashcards on quizlet. Study 18 terms what is totalitarianism flashcards quizlet. All spain is overflowing with an endless stream of stories against the regime and its men. An attempt and its difficulties 6 concluding comments notes bibliography index about the book 1 49 65 143 159 263 267. So much has happened both intellectually and on the political scene that there is the temptation to rewrite, extend, and add to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Linz s seminal analysis develops the fundamental distinction between totalitarian and authoritarian systems.
Totalitarian and authoritarian regimes lynne rienner press. But there is still disagreement over the seemingly ideological. Elections and democratization in authoritarian regimes. Lynne rienner publishers totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. Linz originally a chapter in the handbook of political science, this analysis develops the fundamental destinction between totalitarian and authoritarian systems. In 2000, one monitoring agency identified five totalitarian regimesafghanistan, cuba, north korea, laos, and vietnam. Weeks skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Borejsza and klaus ziemer in cooperation with magdalena hulas deutschcs hlstorisches inmitut warsrhau i niemiecki inslytut historyczny w warszawie i. Perlmutter thus dissolves the totalitarianism category into the.
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