From Development to Democracy by Dan Slater & Joseph Wong (Farsi)

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From Development to Democracy by Dan Slater and Joseph Wong offers an insightful examination of the relationship between economic development and political democratization in Asia. Challenging the conventional belief that economic growth inevitably leads to democracy, the authors introduce the concept of “democracy through strength,” explaining how authoritarian governments may initiate democratic reforms from a position of political and economic stability rather than weakness. Through comparative analysis of twelve Asian countries, the book explores how ruling elites respond to the social and political pressures created by modernization while seeking to maintain legitimacy and stability. Combining political theory with historical and comparative research, this influential work provides a deeper understanding of the different paths toward democracy and the complex relationship between development, authoritarianism, and political change. This Persian edition makes an important contribution to the study of political science and comparative politics accessible to Farsi-speaking readers.