How Is Totalitarianism Different from Other Forms of Nondemocratic Rule

question 9

Essay

How is totalitarianism different from other forms of nondemocratic rule? Why have some scholars suggested that the concept of totalitarianism be abandoned in comparative politics?

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Definitions:

Damaged merchandise

Goods that have been physically harmed or impaired, reducing their value or usefulness.

Below cost

describes selling a product at a price less than its production or acquisition cost, often to clear inventory or attract customers.

Consignment

involves goods being given to a third party to sell, with the owner retaining ownership until the items are sold.

Merchandise

Goods that are bought and sold in the course of business, typically in a retail or wholesale environment.