Populism and the European culture wars : the conflict of values between Hungary and the EU / Frank Furedi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Furedi, Frank, 1947- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Populism--Hungary.

Populism.

Political culture--Hungary.

Political culture.

Hungary.

Political culture--European Union countries.

European Union countries.

Physical Description:

vii, 144 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2018.

Summary:

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. Distrust of the people and of parliamentary sovereignty is reinforced by the concern that, on its own, liberal democracy lacks the normative foundation to inspire the loyalty and affection of ordinary citizens. By focusing on the conflict between the European Union's Commission and the Government of Hungary, this book explores contrasting attitudes towards national sovereignty, popular sovereignty, the question of tradition, and the past that are the main drivers of the Culture War in Europe. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction

Who decides Europe's values?

Why hide our shared values? : the problem of tradition

National consciousness vs denationalized identity

Memory wars or the crusade against the past

Anti-populism and the crisis of valuation

Conclusion

Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-136) and index.

ISBN:

9781138097407

1138097403

9781138097438

1138097438

OCLC:

982653176