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Populism in Europe and the Americas

Threat or Corrective for Democracy?
Summary:

The book examines the role of populism in both Europe and the Americas, analyzing whether it poses a danger to democratic systems or serves as a democratic corrective by addressing issues neglected by the political establishment. It provides a comparative perspective on populist movements, exploring their causes, characteristics, and consequences for political discourse and democracy.

Key points:

1. Populism Defined: Mudde and Kaltwasser define populism as a simple ideology that splits society into "the pure people" and "the corrupt elite," advocating for politics to reflect the people's will.

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