Overview
- Explores the hidden motivations of populism, exposing its threats to democracy
- Provides critical insights into the personalization of political conflicts and violence in U.S. politics
- Uncovers the interplay of populism with anti-democratic tendencies, offering solutions for safeguarding democracy
Part of the book series: Springer Studies on Populism, Identity Politics and Social Justice (SSPIPSJ)
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About this book
In today's evolving democratic landscape, "The Perils of Populism: The End of the American Century" offers an extensive investigation into the phenomenon of populism and its potential threats to U.S. democracy. Esteemed contributors and long-time populism observers provide historical and analytical insights, delving into the personalization of political conflicts, the cultivation of populist politics, and the propensity for insults and violence within the realm of American politics.
This thought-provoking volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the American system of government and presidency, shedding light on the influence of tribalism, cronyism, nepotism, and the utilization of masculinist identity politics. Through illuminating examples and incisive narratives, the book explores key principles, highlights the complexities of the American political landscape, and offers constructive recommendations to address the challenges posed by plutocratic or authoritarian populism.
The book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and practitioners worldwide, transcending geographical boundaries. It uncovers the interplay between populist forces and anti-democratic tendencies, providing a deeper understanding of the current state of democracy and the urgent need for political reforms. In an era marked by deep divisions and racial tensions, this book provides an essential framework for comprehending the complex dynamics at play within the American political sphere.
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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De-democratization—Populism, Partisanship and Pandemic
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L’étranger, Resentment, and the Truth
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Front Matter
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Climate Change Denial and Populist Antiestablishment Attitude
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Front Matter
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This Time Is Different
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Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Adebowale Akande is one of the world's best-known scholars of cross-cultural studies. As a researcher on SCOPUS, he has been cited numerous times with an H-index of 132/23. With 36,025+ Google Scholar citations, placing Prof. Akande, among the top two percent of research scientists worldwide. Prolific author/editor of many global books in assorted fields. Co-recipient of the 2005 SIOP’s M. Scott Myers Award; 2007 and 2009 Ursula Gielen Global Book Award, the GW. Allport Prize (2005). Akande’s major research interests mainly focus on relationships among transnational populism, globalization, human rights, identity politics, social justice, self-esteem, learning, power, political influence, and prejudice. He is also known as a popularizer of global cross-cultural research, based on the recognition of the socio-historical, political, sociological and cultural forces acting on the communities and societies of focal individuals. He currently serves asan international director for IR GLOBE in Vancouver and a guest professor to a number of Canadian and American Universities.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Perils of Populism
Book Subtitle: The End of the American Century?
Editors: Adebowale Akande
Series Title: Springer Studies on Populism, Identity Politics and Social Justice
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36343-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-36342-9Published: 30 November 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-36345-0Due: 31 December 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-36343-6Published: 29 November 2023
Series ISSN: 2731-894X
Series E-ISSN: 2731-8958
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVIII, 520
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations
Topics: Political Science, Comparative Politics, Political Communication, Electoral Politics