Taylor and Francis

Taylor and Francis

English

"This ambitious third volume on Populism and the Crisis of Democracy examines populist movements through the distinct but cross-cutting perspectives of migration, gender and religion. Traversing East and West, the volume covers variants of populism arising in different national and political contexts, and documents their underlying tensions. Citizenship and belonging; cosmopolitanism versus communitarianism; gender equality versus gendered nationalism; Islamism, Islamophobia, and the Christian Right; subordinated masculinities – all are implicated in fuelling forms of populism that pose, as yet unanswered, questions for liberal democracy. A bold and important book, engaging difficult and disturbing argument." Lydia Morris, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Essex "This volume provides a unique interdisciplinary approach to populism by combining scholarship on immigration, gender and religion as well as a comparative perspective across not only Europe but also the USA, Turkey, India, Russia and the Philippines. It is a very significant contribution to the religious dimension of populism, which remains understudied." Jocelyne Cesari, Professor of Religion and Politics, University of Birmingham "This insightful volume develops a highly original and persuasive perspective on the phenomenon of populism worldwide. The authors explore the complex relationship between recent demographic trends, masculinity and religion. The theoretical groundwork is imaginative whilst the empirical material is remarkably rich and diverse. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to know more about the rise of authoritarian and illiberal politics in different parts of the world – it is a truly fascinating read." Patrick Baert, Professor of Social Theory, University of Cambridge "Populism is popping up everywhere as one of the most intriguing global phenomena of our times. This valuable collection of essays helps to illuminate its complex relations and synergy with global migrations, with the ongoing gender revolution and with the mobilisation of religious identities and counter-identities in the public sphere. An invaluable resource to understand our present global malaise." José Casanova, Professor, Department of Sociology and Theology, Georgetown University