The rise of populism in Central and Eastern Europe / edited by Simona Kukovič, Petr Just.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Kukovič, Simona, editor.

Just, Petr, 1978- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Populism--Europe, Central.

Populism.

Populism--Europe, Eastern.

Europe, Eastern--Politics and government--21st century.

Europe, Eastern.

Europe, Central--Politics and government--21st century.

Europe, Central.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

"Cognisant of the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil across Europe, this timely book examines the growing influence of populist movements in Central and Eastern Europe. Simona Kukovič and Petr Just bring together contributions from experts working in the fields of political science and sociology to study the roots and ramifications of populism in this historically turbulent region. Developing a critical analysis of both left- and right-wing populist movements and notorious populist leaders throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the book explores the ways in which populism has spread through developed and developing countries in both established and more recent democracies. Chapters investigate the origins of nationalist populism in the region, from historical trauma and social and economic instability to the emerging crisis facing traditional parties and institutions. It further considers the progressive impact of social media as a means through which populist leaders can penetrate the political space. Positioning itself in defence of liberal democracy, the book ultimately seeks to uncover what unites and inspires the populist community emerging across Central and Eastern Europe. Contributing to the urgent scholarly debate surrounding the rise of populist leaders, political parties, and movements throughout Central and Eastern Europe, this incisive volume will be an essential read for researchers and academics invested in better understanding why the region is such a hotbed of European populism"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Contents

Figures

Tables

Contributors

1. Introduction: setting the scene

2. Political elites, leadership, and the rise of populism

3. Right-wing populism in Austrian politics: traditional and recent aspects

4. Explaining the rise of populist parties in the 2013 and 2017 Czech parliamentary elections: economic grievances and political protest?

5. A few populist statements don't make a populist? The issue of corruption in (non‑)populist communication of Czech president Miloš Zeman

6. Re-nationalization or de-Europeanization? Collective identities and identity politics in contemporary Hungary

7. Comparative nationalism and populism: Hungary and Romania as a case study

8. Populist political leadership and political parties in Lithuania

9. Fear determinants of populism in Poland: voters' perspective

10. Nationalism and populism in Poland: new threats, old fears

11. Populism in the context of the radicalization of society in CECs: a case study of populist elements in the social media communication of Slovak political actors

12. Toward exclusion or inclusion? Acceptance and perception of national populist parties in Slovakia: the case study of the Kotlebists - People's party our Slovakia (ĽSNS)

13. The secret of success: Slovenian populist political parties

14. Anti-modern and anti-liberal narratives from the pre-communist past as the source of the contemporary populist and illiberal agenda in Central Europe

15. Conclusion: populism from the periphery to the mainstream

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Kukovič, Simona The Rise of Populism in Central and Eastern Europe

ISBN:

1-80220-553-5