Populists in Power (Paperback)

The main area of sustained populist growth in recent decades has been Western Europe, where populist parties have not only endured longer than expected, but have increasingly begun to enter government. Focusing on three high-profile cases in Italy and Switzerland - the Popolo della Liberta (PDL), Lega Nord (LN) and Schweizerische Volkspartei (SVP) - Populists in Power is the first in-depth comparative study to examine whether these parties are indeed doomed to failure in office as many commentators have claimed. Albertazzi and McDonnell's findings run contrary to much of the received wisdom. Based on extensive original research and fieldwork, they show that populist parties can be built to last, can achieve key policy victories and can survive the experience of government, without losing the support of either the voters or those within their parties. Contributing a new perspective to studies in populist politics, Populists in Power is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as scholars interested in modern government, parties and politics.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy
Release date:	March 2016
First published:	2015
Authors:	Daniele Albertazzi • Duncan McDonnell
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	234
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-67044-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Conservatism & right-of-centre democratic ideologies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General
LSN:	1-138-67044-8
Barcode:	9781138670440

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