Carsten Anckar Book order

The book delves into the evolution and categorization of democratic political regimes with separate heads of state and government from 1850 to 2019. It examines the emergence and trajectories of dual executive systems, including those with monarchs and prime ministers or presidents and prime ministers. A key focus is on the actual powers wielded by heads of state, moving beyond mere constitutional provisions, and assessing the stability of these regimes across different historical contexts and geographical locations.

This fully updated new edition empirically assesses the relationship between religion and democracy, looking at global, regional, and individual countries' perspectives.

The book conducts a comprehensive global analysis, employing statistical methods to explore how various factors—including physical, cultural, social, economic, institutional, and historical elements—impact the popularity of the death penalty. It delves into the intricate relationships between these factors and societal attitudes towards capital punishment, offering insights into the complexities surrounding this contentious issue.