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Populism in Europe and the Americas

Populism in Europe and the Americas

threat or corrective for democracy?
Politics & SocietySociology
Pages
257
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

This book offers a unique cross-regional examination of populism and its effects on democracy in Europe and the Americas. It argues that populism can both threaten and strengthen democratic systems. The volume highlights surprising commonalities between right-wing and left-wing populism, showing how both often challenge liberal democracy rather than democracy itself. This work provides fresh theoretical and empirical perspectives on the current state of global democracy.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Cas Mudde

Cas Mudde is an expert on political extremism and populism. He is the author of significant works such as Ultradreta, La ultraderecha hoy, and Racist extremism in Central and Eastern Europe. His books offer clear analysis of these critical political movements.

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Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser

Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser is a leading voice in the study of populism. His works, including Populisme and Populism in Europe and the Americas, offer essential analysis of this political trend. He helps readers understand the complexities of contemporary political movements.