This volume brings together a range of scholars dissatisfied with the mainstream of the populism debate. It intends to bring forward a perspective which envisions populism not simply as a negative aspect of politics, but as a way of doing politics. Contemporary politics has been characterised by the overarching presence of populism, while simultaneously engendering a sense of fear and extremism around the results of populist movements. This collection intends to unpack the true potential for movements from and by the people, linking these historically and offering a new lens for thinking about contemporary populism. What can we learn from recent events? How can these lessons inform how we think about politics for the future? Offering this approach, from the perspective of populist potential, will help us answer these questions and open the debate with contributors from countries or regions that have a tradition of populism, privileging them with a deeper understanding.

About the Author
Emmy Eklundh is a Lecturer in Spanish and International Politics at King's College London. Andy Knott is Lecturer in Politics and Philosophy at the University of Brighton.


Book Information
ISBN 9781786612632
Author Emmy Eklundh
Format Paperback
Page Count 132
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield International
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield International
Weight(grams) 209g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 152mm * 10mm