The Populist Century

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History, Theory, Critique

By Pierre Rosanvallon

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The Populist Century presents a thorough analysis of populism as the defining ideology of the twenty-first century. Pierre Rosanvallon identifies five core features of populist political culture, traces its evolution from the mid-nineteenth century to today, and critiques its impact on democracy. The book also proposes a strong democratic alternative, encouraging readers to reconsider and revitalise democratic institutions beyond populist oversimplifications.
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Ideal for students and scholars of politics and social sciences, as well as readers interested in contemporary political issues and the evolving nature of democracy.

"Originally published in French as Le siáecle du populisme: Histoire, thâeorie, critique Ã Editions du Seuil, 2020"--Title page verso.

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Populism is an expression of anger; its appeal stems from being presented as the solution to disorder in our times. The vision of democracy, society, and the economy it offers is coherent and attractive.

At a time when the words and slogans of the left have lost much of their power to inspire, Pierre Rosanvallon takes populism for what it is: the rising ideology of the twenty-first century. In The Populist Century he develops a rigorous theoretical account of populism, distinguishing five key features that make up populist political culture. He retraces its history in modern democracies from the mid-nineteenth century to the present and offers a well-reasoned critique of populism, outlining a robust democratic alternative.

This wide-ranging and insightful account of the theory and practice of populism will be of great interest to students and scholars in politics and the social sciences, as well as anyone concerned with the key political questions of our time.

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"This is not just a book about populism, important though that is, but contains vital reflections on the nature of democracy," writes Colin Crouch, highlighting Rosanvallon's view of democracy as an ongoing exploration opposing populism's centralised control. The Journal of Populism Studies describes it as "multi-faceted and challenging," essential for scholars of populism and democracy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509546299

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Contributors:

Translated by Catherine Porter
Translated by Catherine Porter
Translated by Catherine Porter

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 220

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About the Author

Pierre Rosanvallon is Professor at the Collège de France and the author of many books on political theory and democracy, including Good Government, The Society of Equals and Counter-Democracy.