The Populist Radical Right and Health: National Policies and Global Trends

The first in-depth study of the health policies of populist radical right (PRR) parties worldwide and their actual involvement in health care. The book connects PRR parties and leaders with health and social policy effects in Eastern and Western Europe, the United States, Brazil, and the Philippines. It highlights ten individual country case studies authored by young scholars and professors with political science and health experts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 211 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking volume is the first in-depth exploration of the health policies of populist radical right (PRR) parties across the globe, shedding light on their actual involvement in healthcare. The rise of authoritarian, nationalistic, and populist parties is a notable trend, yet discerning their true policy stances, particularly in the realms of the welfare state and public health, remains a challenge. This book aims to bridge this critical gap by providing a comprehensive analysis.

The text establishes a connection between PRR parties and leaders and the tangible impact of their health and social policies in Eastern and Western Europe, as well as in the United States, Brazil, and the Philippines. The chapters showcase ten individual country case studies, authored by young scholars and professors with expertise in political science and health, offering insightful perspectives on the topic.

The Austrian Freedom Party in Government: A Threat to Public Health? explores the role of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) in government and its potential implications for public health. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Health Policy: Normalization or Containment of Populist Radical Right Tendencies? delves into the health policy challenges faced by the AfD in Germany and the strategies employed to address them. Populist Radical Right Influence on Health Policy in the Netherlands: The Case of the Party for Freedom (PVV) examines the PVV's influence on health policy in the Netherlands and its impact on public health.

The Evolution of the Populist Radical Right and Their Impact on Health in Italy explores the evolution of the populist radical right in Italy and its impact on health policy. The Populist Radical Right and Health in Hungary examines the health policies of the Hungarian government and their alignment with populist radical right ideologies. Is the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) a Typical Populist Radical Right Party? A Health Policy Perspective examines the health policies of the PiS party in Poland and assesses its alignment with populist radical right principles.

The Case of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) explores the health policies of the UKIP party and their impact on British politics. Rhetoric and Reality in the United States of America: Trump, Populism, and Health Policy examines the rhetoric of Donald Trump and its implications for health policy in the United States. Ruling Through Chaos in Brazil: Bolsonaro's Authoritarian Agenda for Public Health explores the authoritarian approach of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to public health and its consequences.

An Authoritarian Reaction to COVID-19 in the Philippines: A Strong Commitment to Universal Health Care Combined with Violent Securitization explores the Philippines' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the government's commitment to universal healthcare and its simultaneous use of violent security measures.

In conclusion, this volume offers a valuable contribution to the understanding of the health policies of populist radical right parties worldwide. By examining the case studies presented, readers gain a deeper insight into the real-world effects of these policies on public health and society. The book fills a critical gap in research, providing a comprehensive analysis that sheds light on the evolving landscape of political ideologies and their impact on health and social policies.

Weight: 373g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030707118
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021