Populism and the European culture wars : the conflict of values between Hungary and the EU
Furedi, Frank, 1947-2017
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Concern and hostility towards populism has become a distinctive feature of contemporary political culture. In Europe such concerns are frequently directed at Eurosceptics, whose opposition to the European Union is often portrayed as a cultural crime. Ancient anti-democratic claims about the gullibility, ignorance and irrationality of the masses are frequently recycled through the anti-populist condemnation of people who vote the wrong way. This book argues that the current outburst of anti-populist anxiety is symptomatic of a loss of faith in democracy and in the ability of the demos to assume the role of responsible citizens.
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Author:
Furedi, Frank, 1947-, author
Imprint:
London : Routledge, 2017.
Collation:
168 pages
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781138097438 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
320.566209
Language:
English
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BRN:
81482
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