Democratic Defence as Normal Politics : Everyday Opposition to Populist Parties in Multilevel Europe

Language: English

Published by Springer, 2024

3031604822 / 9783031604829

  • Hardcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 14, 2006

Hardcover

Condition: New

£ 158.50

£ 29.38 shipping 
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Populist parties in Europe attract many more votes than they did just a fewdecades ago and are now much more likely to govern. They have also become keyplayers in the international sphere. At the same time, the relationship betweendemocracy and populism is subject to substantial scholarly and public debate.This raises questions about opposition to this controversial set of politicalactors: do opponents favour the use of rights-restricting andexclusionary repertoires typical of 'militant democracy' responses to anti-democratic or extremist parties Or do opponents favour the ordinary, persuasiveand sometimes inclusive strategies more typical of the daily conduct of liberaldemocratic politics To what extent is opposition conceived of as democraticdefence How do strategies vary among countries and in relation to differenttypes of populist parties How do international and transnational actors respond Addressing these questions, the book presents new research mapping oppositionto the Hungarian Civic Alliance (Fidesz), Law and Justice in Poland, Alternative forGermany, League and Five Start Movement in Italy, Podemos and Vox in Spain,the Sweden Democrats and the Danish People's Party. It argues that oppositionto populist parties in contemporary Europe is, in most cases, best conceived of asdemocratic defence as normal politics. That is, while there is no direct linkbetween populism and a decline in democratic quality, critical claims justifyingacts of opposition often problematise populist parties as threats toliberal democratic principles and values. At the same time, opponents aremore likely to respond to populist parties using the repertoires of normalpolitics - or strategies typically employed against less controversialgroupings - than the exceptional, rights-restricting instruments typically usedagainst extremists. The case of Alternative for Germany, in which exceptionalpolitics continues to guide much opposition, remains a case apart.…

Seller Inventory # 9783031604829

Title
Democratic Defence as Normal Politics : Everyday Opposition to Populist Parties in Multilevel Europe
Author
Angela K. Bourne
Publisher
Springer
Publication year
2024
Condition
Neu
Binding
Buch
Language
English
ISBN 10
3031604822
ISBN 13
9783031604829
Item weight
568 grams
Dimensions
216x153x24 mm

AHA-BUCH GmbH

Einbeck, Germany

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 14, 2006

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.

Item7 to 10 business days5 to 7 business days
First item£ 29.38£ 37.78
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Check
  • Paypal

Store description

Das Unternehmen AHA-BUCH GmbH: Seit der Gründung von AHA-BUCH im Juli 2005 ist unser Hauptziel, zufriedenen Kunden so schnell und so preisgünstig wie möglich ihren Bücherwunsch zu erfüllen. Unsere Firma beschäftigt 16 Mitarbeiter, die nur ein Ziel kennen: den Kunden und seine Wünsche! Auf über 3700 m2 Fläche haben wir über 100.000 Bücher, Modernes Antiquariat und Spiele auf Lager.

Specialty

Kinderbücher & Kinderhör Casetten, German Books, Software, Natur & Tiere, Ratgeber, Sachbücher, Englische Bücher, Medizin & Gesundheit, Universität & Studium

Seller's business information

AHA-BUCH GmbH

Garlebsen 48
Einbeck, Germany 37574