Populist Political Communication in Europe - 9781138654792

Taylor & Francis

Populist Political Communication in EuropeAuthor(s): Toril Aalberg, Frank Esser, Carsten Reinemann, Jesper Stromback, Claes De Vreese\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138654792, 978-1138654792\nSynopsis\nIn an increasing number of countries around the world, populist leaders, political parties and movements have gained prominence and influence, either by electoral successes on their own or by influencing other political parties and the national political discourse. While it is widely acknowledged that the media and the role of communication more broadly are key to understanding the rise and success of populist leaders, parties and movements, there is however very little research on populist political communication, at least in the English-speaking research literature.\n\nOriginating from a research project funded by the European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST), this book seeks.