Populism

This book is widely considered a seminal work because it provides a clear, minimal definition of populism that has become influential in academic and public discourse, distinguishing it from related but distinct phenomena.

This book distills and refines many of the core arguments and conceptual frameworks that Cas Mudde has developed over his extensive career studying populism, serving as an accessible entry point to his broader body of work on the topic.

The book offers a global perspective, drawing examples from various continents and political systems to illustrate the diverse manifestations of populism, rather than concentrating solely on European or American contexts.