The public sphere and the populist challenge
Author | : Walter Privitera |
Publisher | : Mimesis |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2018-11-05T00:00:00+01:00 |
ISBN-10 | : 9788869771910 |
ISBN-13 | : 8869771911 |
Rating | : 4/5 (911 Downloads) |
Download or read book The public sphere and the populist challenge written by Walter Privitera and published by Mimesis. This book was released on 2018-11-05T00:00:00+01:00 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sixties and seventies the public spheres in Western countries were places of critique. Various kinds of social movements democratised institutions and political culture. Today neoliberal politics and populist movements have transformed these arenas into theatres of real challenge to democracy. The outcome of this challenge will depend on how democratic political actors make their presence felt in the public sphere.