Cambridge University Press eBooks· 2019
Cultural Backlash
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Authoritarian populist parties gain support by exploiting a backlash against a "silent revolution" in values, shifting policy agendas in the US and Europe.
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Key points
- Authoritarian populist parties have gained traction in numerous countries, including Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland.
- Even minor parties can significantly alter policy directions, as exemplified by UKIP's influence on Brexit.
- A "silent revolution" in societal values is identified as a key driver for a backlash that benefits authoritarian populists.
- The work presents a general theory explaining this phenomenon and discusses risks to liberal democracy.
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Abstract
Authoritarian populist parties have advanced in many countries, and entered government in states as diverse as Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland. Even small parties can still shift the policy agenda, as demonstrated by UKIP's role in catalyzing Brexit. Drawing on new evidence, this book advances a general theory why the silent revolution in values triggered a backlash fuelling support for authoritarian-populist parties and leaders in the US and Europe. The conclusion highlights the dangers of this development and what could be done to mitigate the risks to liberal democracy.
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