Populist Radical Left Parties in Western Europe

This book provides a comparative analysis and systemic categorization of the Populist Radical Left Parties (PRLPs) in Western Europe, exploring their origins, political offers, and electoral success through in-depth case studies and interviews. It appeals to scholars and students of political science, media studies, and European populism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a comparative analysis and systematic categorization of Populist Radical Left Parties (PRLPs) in Western Europe. The political landscape of many modern democracies has undergone significant transformations due to institutional and socio-economic factors, giving rise to radical left-wing parties that have achieved electoral success by blending a strongly populist political offer with the historical demands of the traditional left wing. Through in-depth case studies, the author explores a diverse range of PRLPs in Western Europe, employing a combination of statutes, internal documents, programs, election results, membership data, and international political literature, complemented by interviews with executives and national secretaries. The book aims to provide a detailed description and interpretation of the key characteristics of PRLPs, their formation processes, and political transformations. This volume is of interest to scholars and students of political science, political sociology, media studies, and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of European populism and its various manifestations.

This comprehensive book delves into a comparative analysis and systematic categorization of Populist Radical Left Parties (PRLPs) in Western Europe. The political landscape of many modern democracies has undergone significant transformations due to institutional and socio-economic factors, giving rise to radical left-wing parties that have achieved electoral success by blending a strongly populist political offer with the historical demands of the traditional left wing. Through in-depth case studies, the author explores a diverse range of PRLPs in Western Europe, employing a combination of statutes, internal documents, programs, election results, membership data, and international political literature, complemented by interviews with executives and national secretaries. The book aims to provide a detailed description and interpretation of the key characteristics of PRLPs, their formation processes, and political transformations. This volume is of interest to scholars and students of political science, political sociology, media studies, and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of European populism and its various manifestations.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032337104