2016 witnessed two of the most momentous events in political history: the UK’s unexpected vote to leave the EU - Brexit - as well as the election of Donald Trump.
Simon Tormey is Professor of Politics at the University of Sydney. He is the author of many books and articles on contemporary politics including Anti-Capitalism: A Beginner's Guide, which is also published by Oneworld. He appears regularly in the broadcast and print media commenting on British, European and EU politics.
‘In this provocative, well-written new book, Tormey argues that
populism can be both a threat to democratic values and process, but
equally a means for the expansion of democracy… Essential reading
for those seeking to understand one of the most important, but
often misunderstood, political phenomena of the twenty-first
century.’
*Duncan McDonnell, Professor of Politics, Griffith University*
‘An important dissenting voice in today’s chorus of populist
critics, Tormey casts populism in a new light, inviting readers to
consider whether it might not be a threat to democracy but rather
something democracy needs for its renewal.’
*Lisa Disch, Professor of Political Science, University of
Michigan*
‘The world is changing. Democracy is under threat. Simon Tormey’s
Populism: A Beginner’s Guide provides a wonderfully sophisticated
yet beautifully accessible guide to these changing times.’
*Matthew Flinders, Professor of Politics, University of Sheffield,
and President of the Political Studies Association of the United
Kingdom*
‘While we all think we know what populism means, if we dig a little
deeper we find ourselves lost in definitional problems and
ambiguities… Tormey navigates through these…with admirable clarity
and perception, drawing upon historical and contemporary examples
of populist movements, and exploring key factors that explain their
rise.’
*Saul Newman, Professor of Political Philosophy, Flinders
University*
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