Anti-politics in Contemporary Italy (Hardcover)

This book explores the discourses, attitudes and behaviours of professional politicians and ordinary citizens alike characterized by hostility towards the political sphere, political parties and, above all, professional politicians. It furnishes a clear, consistent depiction of the anti-politics phenomenon in general using Italy as a "laboratory" where anti-politics is widespread. After an original reconstruction of the concept of anti-politics, the author charts the rise of Silvio Berlusconi, the success of Umberto Bossi's Northern League, the resounding electoral victories of the Five Star Movement and the League (La Lega), all rooted in the anti-political rhetoric of Italy's leaders and the anti-political sentiment of its population. The author also traces the socio-political profile of the anti-political citizens of the main European democracies. This broad, consistent view of anti-politics will attract academics, journalists and policy makers interested in anti-politics in Italy and elsewhere. Students and scholars of party politics, party leaders, democracy and political participation will also find the volume of great interest.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Anti-Politics and Democratic Crisis
Release date:	August 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	Vittorio Mete
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-62399-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political parties > General
LSN:	0-367-62399-4
Barcode:	9780367623999

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