Populism now! : the case for progressive populism

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Populism now! : the case for progressive populism

Title remainder

the case for progressive populism

Statement of responsibility

David McKnight (author)

Creator

• McKnight, David
• trueMcKnight, David, 1951-

Author

• McKnight, David

Subject

• truePolitical sociology
• trueAustralia -- Politics and government
• truePopulism -- Australia -- History -- 21st century
• truePopulism
• trueAustralian
• trueNeoliberalism

Language

eng

Summary

Trump and Brexit give populism a bad name but this book shows how it can be a positive, progressive force. Populism can be a dirty word. Brexit and Donald Trump's election have certainly given it a bad name. But rather than associating it with demagoguery and exclusion, might we better see it as a backlash against free market globalisation? Might it be harnessed as a positive force? This timely and persuasive book exposes the failures of globalisation: greedy banks, predatory privatisation, corporate tax avoidance and a growing underclass of temporary overseas workers. McKnight argues that a progressive populism could address the genuine economic grievances of everyday people, without scapegoating immigrants or ethnic minorities. In fact, a progressive form of populism may be the best way of defeating the racist backlash of right-wing populism. It may also be the best way to save the planet. Here David McKnight gives progressive populism its voice

Cataloging source

ANL

Dewey number

320.5662

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

general