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Exploring the Clash Between Populism and Elite Democracy
This chapter examines the clash between populist and elite interpretations of democracy, highlighting how populism emerges as a response to widespread disenfranchisement. Through case studies like Brexit and Trump's electoral success, it reveals the disdain elites sometimes hold for populist movements, underscoring deep societal divides in identity and values.