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This volume makes a significant contribution to the debate about
the development of post-communist civil society by focusing on its
alleged 'dark side', i.e., on the groups that are excluded from
'civil society' on both conceptual and normative grounds. The
chapters, written by specialists in the field, explore in rich
empirical detail the complexities involved when such groups - like
the skinheads in Hungary, the farmers' 'Self Defence' movement in
Poland or the war-veterans in Croatia - challenge the state, engage
in community activism, or get involved in protest actions. It also
offers a contrasting perspective by focusing on similar activities
by the alleged 'pro-democratic' actors of civil society, such as
Impulse 99 in the Czech Republic. The book maintains that political
protest, or contentious politics, should be included under a broad
and positive development of associational activity in the region.
Uncivil Society? Contentious Politics in Post-Communist Europe is a
fascinating study, and will be of interest to scholars of Eastern
European politics and history.
By the turn of the 1990s, Western democracy appeared destined to
become the universal governmental norm. However, as we move into
the new millennium there are growing signs that extremism is far
from dead. In recent years, the extreme right has gathered notable
support in many Western countries, such as Austria, France and
Italy. Racist violence, initially aimed at 'immigrants', is on the
rise, and in the US, and increasingly in Europe, the state itself
has become a major target. This book considers the varying
trajectories of the 'extreme right' and 'populist' parties and
focuses on the problems of responses to these trends, an issue
which has hitherto been neglected in academic literature.
This handbook on racist extremism in Central and Eastern Europe is
the result of a unique collaborative research project of experts
from the ten new and future post-communist EU member states. All
chapters are written to a common framework, making it easier to
compare individual countries and include sections on:
- Racist extremist organizations (political parties, organizations,
and subcultures)
- The domestic and international legal framework
- Numbers and types of racist extremist incidents
- State and civic responses to the threat
Cas Mudde's conclusion examines the region as a whole and compares
it to Western Europe.
Sponsored by the Open Society Institute, this book will prove
essential reading for all academics and non-academics interested in
this vital aspect of post-communist politics and societies. It will
also provide a significant impetus for further studies and actions
in the field of racist extremism in Central and Eastern Europe.
This handbook on racist extremism in Central and Eastern Europe is
the result of a unique collaborative research project of experts
from the ten new and future post-communist EU member states. All
chapters are written to a common framework, making it easier to
compare individual countries and include sections on: racist
extremist organizations (political parties, organizations, and
subcultures the domestic and international legal framework numbers
and types of racist extremist incidents state and civic responses
to the threat Cas Mudde's conclusion examines the region as a whole
and compares it to Western Europe. Sponsored by the Open Society
Institute, this book will prove essential reading for all academics
and non-academics interested in this vital aspect of post-communist
politics and societies. It will also provide a significant impetus
for further studies and actions in the field of racist extremism in
Central and Eastern Europe.
By the turn of the 1990s, Western democracy appeared destined to become the universal governmental norm. However, as we move into the new millennium there are growing signs that extremism is far from dead. In recent years, the extreme right has gathered notable support in many Western countries, such as Austria, France and Italy. Racist violence, initially aimed at 'immigrants', is on the rise, and in the US, and increasingly in Europe, the state itself has become a major target. This book considers the varying trajectories of the 'extreme right' and 'populist' parties and focuses on the problems of responses to these trends, an issue which has hitherto been neglected in academic literature. eBook available with sample pages: 0203402197
This volume makes a significant contribution to the debate about the development of post-communist civil society by focusing on its alleged 'dark side', i.e., on the groups that are excluded from 'civil society' on both conceptual and normative grounds. The chapters, written by specialists in the field, explore in rich empirical detail the complexities involved when such groups - like the skinheads in Hungary, the farmers' 'Self Defence' movement in Poland or the war-veterans in Croatia - challenge the state, engage in community activism, or get involved in protest actions. It also offers a contrasting perspective by focusing on similar activities by the alleged 'pro-democratic' actors of civil society, such as Impulse 99 in the Czech Republic. The book maintains that political protest, or contentious politics, should be included under a broad and positive development of associational activity in the region. Uncivil Society? Contentious Politics in Post-Communist Europe is a fascinating study, and will be of interest to scholars of Eastern European politics and history.
The populist radical right is one of the most studied political
phenomena in the social sciences, counting hundreds of books and
thousands of articles. This is the first reader to bring together
the most seminal articles and book chapters on the contemporary
populist radical right in western democracies. It has a broad
regional and topical focus and includes work that has made an
original theoretical contribution to the field, which make them
less time-specific. The reader is organized in six thematic
sections: (1) ideology and issues; (2) parties, organizations, and
subcultures; (3) leaders, members, and voters; (4) causes; (5)
consequences; and (6) responses. Each section features a short
introduction by the editor, which introduces and ties together the
selected pieces and provides discussion questions and suggestions
for further readings. The reader is ended with a conclusion in
which the editor reflects on the future of the populist radical
right in light of (more) recent political developments - most
notably the Greek economic crisis and the refugee crisis - and
suggest avenues for future research.
This book studies the rollercoaster first year in office of the
Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA), which for many Europeans
constituted the hope for a different Europe, beyond austerity and
national egocentrism. Through a collection of sharp and short
articles and interviews that critically chronicle the rapid rise of
SYRIZA, the author argues that SYRIZA is not so much a new European
phenomenon, but rather a rejuvenated form of an old Greek
phenomenon, left populism, which overpromises and seldom delivers.
By putting the phenomenon of SYRIZA within a broader Greek and
European context, in which political extremism and populism are
increasingly threatening liberal democracy, Mudde argues that
Greece is neither a new Weimar Germany nor the future of Europe. As
SYRIZA has failed to bring the change it promised, the only
remaining question now is whether it can establish itself in the
Greek party system. This book will be of use to students and
scholars interested in Greek politics, comparative politics,
populism, and extremism.
This book collects Mudde's old and new blog posts, interviews and
op-eds on the topic of the US far right, ranging from right-wing
populists to neo-Nazi terrorists. The main emphasis of the book is
on the two most important far right developments of the 21st
century, the Tea Party and Donald Trump. Primarily aimed at a
non-academic audience,the book explains terminology, clarifies the
key organizations and people and their relationship to (liberal)
democracy.
This book collects Mudde's old and new blog posts, interviews and
op-eds on the topic of the US far right, ranging from right-wing
populists to neo-Nazi terrorists. The main emphasis of the book is
on the two most important far right developments of the 21st
century, the Tea Party and Donald Trump. Primarily aimed at a
non-academic audience,the book explains terminology, clarifies the
key organizations and people and their relationship to (liberal)
democracy.
The populist radical right is one of the most studied political
phenomena in the social sciences, counting hundreds of books and
thousands of articles. This is the first reader to bring together
the most seminal articles and book chapters on the contemporary
populist radical right in western democracies. It has a broad
regional and topical focus and includes work that has made an
original theoretical contribution to the field, which make them
less time-specific. The reader is organized in six thematic
sections: (1) ideology and issues; (2) parties, organizations, and
subcultures; (3) leaders, members, and voters; (4) causes; (5)
consequences; and (6) responses. Each section features a short
introduction by the editor, which introduces and ties together the
selected pieces and provides discussion questions and suggestions
for further readings. The reader is ended with a conclusion in
which the editor reflects on the future of the populist radical
right in light of (more) recent political developments - most
notably the Greek economic crisis and the refugee crisis - and
suggest avenues for future research.
This book studies the rollercoaster first year in office of the
Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA), which for many Europeans
constituted the hope for a different Europe, beyond austerity and
national egocentrism. Through a collection of sharp and short
articles and interviews that critically chronicle the rapid rise of
SYRIZA, the author argues that SYRIZA is not so much a new European
phenomenon, but rather a rejuvenated form of an old Greek
phenomenon, left populism, which overpromises and seldom delivers.
By putting the phenomenon of SYRIZA within a broader Greek and
European context, in which political extremism and populism are
increasingly threatening liberal democracy, Mudde argues that
Greece is neither a new Weimar Germany nor the future of Europe. As
SYRIZA has failed to bring the change it promised, the only
remaining question now is whether it can establish itself in the
Greek party system. This book will be of use to students and
scholars interested in Greek politics, comparative politics,
populism, and extremism.
On Extremism and Democracy in Europe is a collection of short and
accessible essays on the far right, populism, Euroscepticism, and
liberal democracy by one of the leading academic and public voices
today. It includes both sober, fact-based analysis of the often
sensationalized "rise of the far right" in Europe as well as
passionate defence of the fundamental values of liberal democracy.
Sometimes counter-intuitive and always thought-provoking, Mudde
argues that the true challenge to liberal democracy comes from the
political elites at the centre of the political systems rather than
from the political challengers at the political margins. Pushing to
go beyond the simplistic opposition of extremism and democracy,
which is much clearer in theory than in practice, he accentuates
the internal dangers of liberal democracy without ignoring the
external threats. This book is essential reading for anyone
interested in European politics, extremism and/or current affairs
more generally.
Populism is a central concept in the current media debates about
politics and elections. However, like most political buzzwords, the
term often floats from one meaning to another, and both social
scientists and journalists use it to denote diverse phenomena. What
is populism really? Who are the populist leaders? And what is the
relationship between populism and democracy? This book answers
these questions in a simple and persuasive way, offering a swift
guide to populism in theory and practice. Cas Mudde and Cristobal
Rovera Kaltwasser present populism as an ideology that divides
society into two antagonistic camps, the "pure people" versus the
"corrupt elite," and that privileges the general will of the people
above all else. They illustrate the practical power of this
ideology through a survey of representative populist movements of
the modern era: European right-wing parties, left-wing presidents
in Latin America, and the Tea Party movement in the United States.
The authors delve into the ambivalent personalities of charismatic
populist leaders such as Juan Domingo Peron, H. Ross Perot,
Jean-Marie le Pen, Silvio Berlusconi, and Hugo Chavez. If the
strong male leader embodies the mainstream form of populism, many
resolute women, such as Eva Peron, Pauline Hanson, and Sarah Palin,
have also succeeded in building a populist status, often by
exploiting gendered notions of society. Although populism is
ultimately part of democracy, populist movements constitute an
increasing challenge to democratic politics. Comparing political
trends across different countries, this compelling book debates
what the long-term consequences of this challenge could be, as it
turns the spotlight on the bewildering effect of populism on
today's political and social life.
On Extremism and Democracy in Europe is a collection of short and
accessible essays on the far right, populism, Euroscepticism, and
liberal democracy by one of the leading academic and public voices
today. It includes both sober, fact-based analysis of the often
sensationalized "rise of the far right" in Europe as well as
passionate defence of the fundamental values of liberal democracy.
Sometimes counter-intuitive and always thought-provoking, Mudde
argues that the true challenge to liberal democracy comes from the
political elites at the centre of the political systems rather than
from the political challengers at the political margins. Pushing to
go beyond the simplistic opposition of extremism and democracy,
which is much clearer in theory than in practice, he accentuates
the internal dangers of liberal democracy without ignoring the
external threats. This book is essential reading for anyone
interested in European politics, extremism and/or current affairs
more generally.
The Israeli settler movement plays a key role in Israeli politics
and the Arab-Israeli conflict, yet very few empirical studies of
the movement exist. This is the first in-depth examination of the
contemporary Israeli settler movement from a structural (rather
than purely historical or political) perspective, and one of the
few studies to focus on a longstanding, radical right-wing social
movement in a non-western political context. A trailblazing
systematic assessment of the role of the settler movement in
Israeli politics writ large, as well as in relation to Israel's
policy towards the West Bank, this book analyzes the movement both
as a whole and as a combination of its parts (i.e. branches) -
institutions, networks, and individuals. Whether you are a student,
researcher, or policymaker, this book offers a comprehensive and
original theoretical framework alongside a rich empirical analysis
which illuminates social movements in general, and the Israeli
settler movement in particular.
Although 'populism' has become something of a buzzword in
discussions about politics, it tends to be studied by country or
region. This is the first book to offer a genuine cross-regional
perspective on populism and its impact on democracy. By analyzing
current experiences of populism in Europe and the Americas, this
edited volume convincingly demonstrates that populism can be both a
threat and a corrective to democracy. The contributors also
demonstrate the interesting similarities between right-wing and
left-wing populism: both types of populism are prone to defend a
political model that is not against democracy per se, but rather at
odds with liberal democracy. Populism in Europe and the Americas
offers new insights into the current state of democracy from both a
theoretical and an empirical point of view.
Although 'populism' has become something of a buzzword in
discussions about politics, it tends to be studied by country or
region. This is the first book to offer a genuine cross-regional
perspective on populism and its impact on democracy. By analyzing
current experiences of populism in Europe and the Americas, this
edited volume convincingly demonstrates that populism can be both a
threat and a corrective to democracy. The contributors also
demonstrate the interesting similarities between right-wing and
left-wing populism: both types of populism are prone to defend a
political model that is not against democracy per se, but rather at
odds with liberal democracy. Populism in Europe and the Americas
offers new insights into the current state of democracy from both a
theoretical and an empirical point of view.
As Europe enters a significant phase of re-integration of East and
West, it faces an increasing problem with the rise of far-right
political parties. Cas Mudde offers the first comprehensive and
truly pan-European study of populist radical right parties in
Europe. He focuses on the parties themselves, discussing them both
as dependent and independent variables. Based upon a wealth of
primary and secondary literature, this book offers critical and
original insights into three major aspects of European populist
radical right parties: concepts and classifications; themes and
issues; and explanations for electoral failures and successes. It
concludes with a discussion of the impact of radical right parties
on European democracies, and vice versa, and offers suggestions for
future research.
As Europe enters a significant phase of re-integration of East and
West, it faces an increasing problem with the rise of far-right
political parties. Cas Mudde offers the first comprehensive and
truly pan-European study of populist radical right parties in
Europe. He focuses on the parties themselves, discussing them both
as dependent and independent variables. Based upon a wealth of
primary and secondary literature, this book offers critical and
original insights into three major aspects of European populist
radical right parties: concepts and classifications; themes and
issues; and explanations for electoral failures and successes. It
concludes with a discussion of the impact of radical right parties
on European democracies, and vice versa, and offers suggestions for
future research.
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