The End of Populism

Twenty Proposals to Defend Liberal Democracy

Marcel H. Van Herpen

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Manchester University Press
09 March 2021

Political science & theory; Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies; Political structures: democracy

"The populist wave which has submerged Europe and the United States in recent years seems unstoppable. But is it? The end of populism offers answers and proposes concrete solutions to confront the rise of ""illiberal democracy."" Drawing on extensive original sources, this book refutes the populist claim that democracy is a ""demand side"" phenomenon, and demonstrates that it is rather a ""supply side"" phenomenon. Marcel H. Van Herpen argues that one can have ""too much democracy"" and shows how methods of direct democracy, such as popular initiatives, referendums, and open primaries, which pretend ""to give the power back to the people,"" have led to manipulation by populists and moneyed interests. Populist attacks on the judiciary, central banks, the media, and other independent agencies, instead of strengthening democracy, have rather undermined liberal democracy. The author formulates twenty original and bold proposals to bridge the gap between the people and the elites, fight corruption, improve political party funding, and initiate societal, educational, and macro-economic reforms to increase economic equality and alleviate the insecurity of the citizens. Elegantly written and clearly argued, this is an essential book for understanding the populist phenomenon. -- ."

By: Marcel H. Van Herpen
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
ISBN: 9781526154125
ISBN 10: 1526154129
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 09 March 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcel H. Van Herpen is a political analyst and Director of the Cicero Foundation, a think tank based in Maastricht

Reviews for The End of Populism: Twenty Proposals to Defend Liberal Democracy

'A brilliant and incisive analysis of populism. It shows how populism is a product of democracy and not its opposite. This is an immensely readable and informative book on the world-wide surge of authoritarian populism. Van Herpen also offers well-reasoned proposals to combat the worst aspects of populism.' Gerard Delanty, Professor of Sociology and Social and Political Thought, University of Sussex 'So much has been written about populism in recent years, you may think that there is nothing more worthwhile to be said. If so, this book shows the contrary. As well as bringing together much of the literature on support for populism, Van Herpen has interesting and important things to say on the vulgar style of populist politicians and their appeal to the emotion of disgust. Most notable, however, are the chapters offering proposals for defending democracy against populism. You may not agree with all these proposals (I don’t) but they are clear and forceful, and should form the basis for future discussion.' Albert Weale, Emeritus Professor of Political Theory and Public Policy at University College London, and author of The Will of the People: A Modern Myth -- .