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Populism, Punishment and the Threat to Democratic Order: The Return of the Strong Men
This book traces the rise of contemporary populism in Western democracies, marked by the return of would-be 'strong men' politicians. It seeks to make sense of the resultant nature, origins, and the remarkable spread of ideologies that express resistance to "facts," science, and expertise.
| Author(s) | By John Pratt (Victoria University of Wellington). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 106 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
This book traces the rise of contemporary populism in Western democracies, marked by the return of would-be 'strong men' politicians. It seeks to make sense of the resultant nature, origins, and the remarkable spread of ideologies that express resistance to "facts," science, and expertise.
Acknowledgements 1 The Return of the Strong Men 2 Penal Populism and Public Protection 3 The Rise of Populist Politics 4 COVID-19 as an Antidote to Populism 5 Fragile Reprieve ReferencesIndex
John Pratt is Emeritus Professor of Criminology at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His research interests are in the areas of the sociology and history of punishment, and criminological and social theory, and comparative penology. Professo
