The Populist Moment
The Left After the Great Recession
By Anton Jager, Arthur Borriello | Publisher: Verso Books
About the book
A Left-wing populist insurgency exploded across the West in the wake of the Great Financial Crisis
After decades of retreat, the last decade saw a left resurgence from the US to Western Europe and the Mediterranean. This revival of anti-establishment left-wing candidates was not only left but also populist. Though in most cases these movements ran out of steam before effectively being in a position wield state power, many of the parties and figures associated with this wave of left populism have entered government and others are still contesting high office.
Providing a blow-by-blow history of the rise and defeat of left electoral movements in the West, Boriello and Jaeger guide us through the conditions that shaped this wave of insurgencies. These include extreme and rising inequality, the collapse of civic life, and a lack of trust in traditional institutions.
In this context, Boriello and Jaeger argue that some or another form of populism was all but inevitable. And, despite defeats, left offensives of present and future will be populist in nature. This is because the conditions that shaped the first left populist wave are still very much with us.
Editions of The Populist Moment
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804292488
- EBook
- ISBN 9781804292471
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A Left-wing populist insurgency exploded across the West in the wake of the Great Financial Crisis
After decades of retreat, the last decade saw a left resurgence from the US to Western Europe and the Mediterranean. This revival of anti-establishment left-wing candidates was not only left but also populist. Though in most cases these movements ran out of steam before effectively being in a position wield state power, many of the parties and figures associated with this wave of left populism have entered government and others are still contesting high office.
Providing a blow-by-blow history of the rise and defeat of left electoral movements in the West, Boriello and Jaeger guide us through the conditions that shaped this wave of insurgencies. These include extreme and rising inequality, the collapse of civic life, and a lack of trust in traditional institutions.
In this context, Boriello and Jaeger argue that some or another form of populism was all but inevitable. And, despite defeats, left offensives of present and future will be populist in nature. This is because the conditions that shaped the first left populist wave are still very much with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Populist Moment about?
A Left-wing populist insurgency exploded across the West in the wake of the Great Financial Crisis
After decades of retreat, the last decade saw a left resurgence from the US to Western Europe and the Mediterranean. This revival of anti-establishment left-wing candidates was not only left but also populist. Though in most cases these movements ran out of steam before effectively being in a position wield state power, many of the parties and figures associated with this wave of left populism have entered government and others are still contesting high office.
Providing a blow-by-blow history of the rise and defeat of left electoral movements in the West, Boriello and Jaeger guide us through the conditions that shaped this wave of insurgencies. These include extreme and rising inequality, the collapse of civic life, and a lack of trust in traditional institutions.
In this context, Boriello and Jaeger argue that some or another form of populism was all but inevitable. And, despite defeats, left offensives of present and future will be populist in nature. This is because the conditions that shaped the first left populist wave are still very much with us.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Populist Moment?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political science and theory
Where can I read a sample of The Populist Moment?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781804292488
Is The Populist Moment part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jacobin
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Populist Moment?
Anton Jager, Arthur Borriello
Who is the Publisher of the book The Populist Moment?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Populist Moment is available as paperback(ISBN 9781804292488) and ebook(ISBN 9781804292471)
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