The end of populism : twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy / Marcel H. van Herpen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Herpen, Marcel H. van, 1945- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Populism.

Direct democracy.

Identity politics.

Protectionism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (301 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2021.

Summary:

This book proposes concrete solutions to confront the populist wave and the rise of "illiberal democracy." The author demonstrates that democracy is not a "demand side" phenomenon, but rather a "supply side" phenomenon and formulates twenty original and bold proposals to fight populism and defend liberal democracy. An original and essential book which will undoubtedly stimulate vigorous debate.

Contents:

Introduction

Part I The populist wave: Why did it happen?

1 What is populism? Constructing an ideal type

2 A portrait of the populist voter

3 Populism and the role of disgust

4 The populist program: What do populists want?

5 Populists in power

Part II Do we have too much or not enough democracy?

6 Is democracy a question of demand or supply?

7 Referendums and popular initiatives: Can one have too much democracy?

8 Open primaries: Did they "give the power back" to the people?

9 Reinforcing the independent agencies

Part III Twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy: Reforming politics and education

10 Not more, but less direct democracy is needed

11 Keep populist parties out of government: A plea for a "cordon sanitaire"

12 Fight corruption, restore trust, and change party financing

13 The Sisyphean task of moralizing public life

14 Avoid the creation of political castes

15 The need for democratic education

Part IV Twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy: Reforming society

16 Defend the truth in a 'post-truth' world

17 Fight economic inequality and introduce a Universal Basic Income

18 Enhance economic democracy

19 Toward a humane and sustainable immigration and refugee policy

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781526154149

1526154145

OCLC:

1241107122