Vox Populi: Populism as a Rhetorical and Democratic Challenge

By: Bart Van Klink and Henrike Jansen and Ingeborg Van Der Geest

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Synopsis: This timely and engaging book examines the rise of populism across the globe. Combining insights from linguistics, argumentation theory, rhetoric, legal theory and political theory it offers a fully integrated characterization of the form and content of populist discourse. Throughout the book, eminent scholars address questions central to the topic, such as: how does populism manifest itself rhetorically; how does it relate to liberal democracy; and how can the populist challenge be confronted? Carefully selected case studies are used to examine how populist behaviour deviates from that which we would expect to be the norm in a liberal democracy, for example through the use of obnoxious language and refusal to substantiate vulgar claims. The book also provides key insights into more fundamental issues, such as the opposition between the ‘real’ people versus the elite and the longing for a ‘Heimat’. Offering an in-depth analysis and evaluation at the intersection of language, law and politics, Vox Populi will be of great benefit to students and scholars from a range of disciplines.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781789901412
Related ISBNs:: 9781789901405
Publisher:: Edward Elgar Publishing
Date of Addition:: 01/06/22
Copyrighted By:: Edward Elgar Publishing
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Language Arts, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Henrike Jansen
Edited by:: Bart Van Klink
Edited by:: Ingeborg van der Geest