Populism in Global Perspective: A Performative and Discursive Approach

Populism in Global Perspective is a groundbreaking book that combines theoretical and empirical studies of populism, arguing that it is relational and sociocultural and should be studied phenomenologically alongside anti-populism. The book offers a comprehensive balance of left and right instances of populism across different regions and provides a substantial foundation for current knowledge on the topic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Populism in Global Perspective is a groundbreaking and innovative contribution to the literature on arguably the most controversial and fiercely debated topic in political science today. The book brings together established and emerging scholars in the field of populism studies, offering a comprehensive collection of theoretical and empirical studies centered around a discursive-performative notion of populism. Contributors argue that populist identification is relational and sociocultural, emphasizing the significance of studying populism phenomenologically alongside anti-populism. The truly global series of case studies on populism in the United States, Western and Southern Europe, Latin America, South Africa, the Philippines, and Turkey achieves a deliberate balance of left and right instances of populism, both within and across regions, as well as populism in government and opposition. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the volume provides a substantial foundation for current knowledge on the topic.

For comparativists, political theorists, sociologists, area studies specialists, and all educated readers interested in populism worldwide, Populism in Global Perspective is a must-read.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367626563