Populism

This book presents populism as an ideology that divides society into two antagonistic camps: the 'pure people' versus the 'corrupt elite,' and privileges the general will of the people above all else.

The authors illustrate the practical power of this ideology through a survey of representative populist movements in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.

They also delve into the ambivalent personalities of charismatic populist leaders and discuss the challenges populist movements pose to democratic politics.