The Vices and Virtues of “Populisms”

In this short essay, I will try to define contemporary populism in a “neutral” fashion; and to explore its virtues, as well as its (much better known) vices. To conclude, I shall attempt to draw up a balance sheet between its contrasting contributions to contemporary political life in Europe. To acc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Philippe C. Schmitter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2019-05-01
Series:Sociologica
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Online Access:https://sociologica.unibo.it/article/view/9391