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Populist Parties in Europe: Agents of Discontent?
Stijn Van Kessel
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Description for Populist Parties in Europe: Agents of Discontent?
Hardback. Populism is often considered a malign or even dangerous phenomenon in European politics yet it remains unclear what populism is and who its exponents are. This study identifies populist parties across 31 European countries and explains their electoral performance, arguing that they should be treated seriously but not seen as a threat to democracy. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 figures, 16 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; JPHV; JPL; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430.
Populism is a concept that is currently in vogue among political commentators and, more often than not, used pejoratively. The phenomenon of populism is typically seen as something adverse and, in the European context routinely related to xenophobic politics. What populism exactly is and who its main representatives are, however, often remains unclear. This text has two main aims: to identify populist parties in 21st century Europe and to explain their electoral performance. It argues that populist parties should not be dismissed as dangerous pariahs out of hand but rather that their rise tells us something about the state of ... Read more
Populism is a concept that is currently in vogue among political commentators and, more often than not, used pejoratively. The phenomenon of populism is typically seen as something adverse and, in the European context routinely related to xenophobic politics. What populism exactly is and who its main representatives are, however, often remains unclear. This text has two main aims: to identify populist parties in 21st century Europe and to explain their electoral performance. It argues that populist parties should not be dismissed as dangerous pariahs out of hand but rather that their rise tells us something about the state of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
430g
Number of Pages
239
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137414106
SKU
V9781137414106
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About Stijn Van Kessel
Stijn van Kessel is Lecturer in European Politics at Queen Mary University of London. His main research interests are populism, Euroscepticism, and the discourse, voters and electoral performance of populist parties in Europe. He authored articles in journals including European Journal of Political Research, Journal of European Integration, Journal of Political Ideologies and Government and Opposition.
Reviews for Populist Parties in Europe: Agents of Discontent?
"Kessel explores their role as agents of discontent in three European countries where power has eluded them. ... he explores the shifting priorities of the literature and offers a useful typology of populism, as well as a survey of performances in different parts of Europe that is bound to be helpful to students." (Tom Gallagher, International Affairs, Vol. 91 (6), ... Read more