Populism, Democracy and Community Development

Name: Populism, Democracy and Community Development
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781447353843
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Series: Rethinking Community Development

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Populism, Democracy and Community Development examines the rise of populism from both left and right across global contexts including the US, UK, Latin America, Finland, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Through international case studies, it explores how populist politics shape community development and challenges faced in upholding democratic values. The book investigates how populism interacts with the values and practices of community development and offers insightful perspectives on responding to the increasing influence of right-wing populism.
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This book is essential reading for students and scholars of politics, community development practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of populism on democratic societies worldwide.

Using international perspectives and case studies, this book discusses the relationships between community development and populism in the context of today's widespread crisis of democracy. Exploring the synergies and contradictions between populism and community development, it offers new ways of understanding and responding to populism.

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Populism, Democracy and Community Development provides insightful case studies from diverse regions such as the US, UK, Latin America, Finland, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. The book examines constructions of populism from both the left and right of the political spectrum, addressing how community development can engage with populist political forms and leaders.

Through international perspectives and case studies, the book discusses the complex relationships between community development and populism amid today's pervasive crisis of democracy.

It explores the development, meanings, and manifestations of contemporary forms of populism, investigating the synergies and contradictions between the values and practices of populism and community development.

The contributors delve into how the rise of right-wing populist politics affects the landscapes within which community development operates, offering fresh insights on how the field can understand and respond to the challenges posed by populism.

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"It is hard to do justice to such an important book dealing with the complex issues behind Populism's threat to democracy and the challenge of community development to respond." – Jenny Onyx, University Technology Sydney

"Liberal democracy and community development are under intense pressure by right-wing populism with its shifting contexts. Kenny, Ife and Westoby deftly navigate this complex terrain by presenting much needed perspectives for confronting challenges and moving society forward." – Rhonda Phillips, Purdue University

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447353843

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white

Contributors:

Contributions by Marjorie Mayo
Contributions by Rebecca Fanany
Contributions by Ismet Fanany
Contributions by Andie Reynolds
Contributions by Arto Salonen
Contributions by Juha Hämäläinen
Contributions by Keith Popple
Contributions by Benny Witkovsky
Contributions by Randy Stoecker

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: Rethinking Community Development

About the Author

Sue Kenny is Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University.

Jim Ife is a Professor of Social Work at Western Sydney University.

Peter Westoby is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Queensland University, a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Development Support at the University of the Free State and a Director with Community Praxis Co-operative.

Populism, Democracy and Community Development