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Cas Mudde is a political scientist known for his research on populism, extremism, and European politics.
Known for: Populism: A Very Short Introduction
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Populism: A Very Short Introduction
This book offers a concise and authoritative overview of populism as a political phenomenon. It explores its historical roots, ideological diversity, and global manifestations, analyzing how populism interacts with democracy and liberal institutions. The authors examine both left-wing and right-wing populism, providing theoretical clarity and empirical examples from Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
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Conceptual Framework: The 'Thin-Centered Ideology'
To make sense of populism, we needed a conceptual framework that could embrace its great diversity without dissolving into vagueness. We define populism as a 'thin-centered ideology.' Unlike comprehensive ideologies such as liberalism or socialism, which offer broad visions of society, economy, and ...
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Historical Roots: The Origins of Populism
Populism is not new. Its antecedents stretch back to the late nineteenth century, when societies undergoing industrial and social revolution struggled with new inequalities and distances between rulers and ruled. We trace its origins to two emblematic movements: the People’s Party in the United Stat...
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Cas Mudde is a political scientist known for his research on populism, extremism, and European politics.
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