The Assault on the State

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Recommended by

Jonathan Rauch

as an important book on the resurgence of patrimonialism.

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rauch

, referring to ideas from political scientists Jeffrey Kopstein and Stephen Hansen.

Mentioned by

John Torpy

as the authors of the book, discussing the global attack on modern government.

Mentioned by

Stephen Hansen

, who co-authored it, as a relevant work in understanding distrust of the state.

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rauch

while explaining the concept of patrimonialism.

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rauch

as a book that helped him understand patrimonialism.

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