Defining Political Repression: Conclusion

MO Jones

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingForeword/postscript

Abstract

Chapter one explores different and overlapping studiesof repression to formulate an operational definition. It rejects the dominance of quantitative studies in the field and calls for more 'fine-grained' approaches. It concludes by defining repression as the process by which the dominant hegemonic order attempt to maintain power by destroying, rendering harmless or appeasing those organizations, people, groups, or ideologies that potentially threaten their position of power or privilege.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolitical Repression In Bahrain
PublisherCambridge Univ Press
Pages329-341
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-108-55882-2
ISBN (Print)978-1-108-45800-9, 978-1-108-47143-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2020

Publication series

NameCambridge Middle East Studies

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