Burleigh, Michael
Populism: Before and After the Pandemic
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787384682
- author:
- Burleigh, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.6 centimeters (0.26 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hardcover, 98 pages, published in 2021. Michael Burleigh explores the current global era of mass anger and national populist movements. He examines how elite figures can artificially incite and sustain popular discontent, drawing on his Engelsberg Lectures. The author compares the aftermaths of empire in Britain and Russia, considering whether these experiences have contributed to their sense of exceptionality. Burleigh also discusses how history is exploited by nationalist movements, as seen in the recent "statue wars". He ranges across Europe and China, where a nationalised version of history has become integral to social support for the ruling Communist Party. The author notes that while COVID-19 has created challenges for populist leaders, he fears that new post-populists may emerge in the long run. This book provides insight into the nature of mass anger and its relationship with nationalist movements, offering a nuanced analysis of the current global political landscape.
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