ISBN:
9780367623999
,
9780367624019
Language:
English
Pages:
XII, 238 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Diagramme
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in democratic crisis
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Äquivalent
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Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.20945
Keywords:
Politische Kultur
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Italien
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Forza Italia (Political party)
;
Lega per l'indipendenza della Padania
;
Movimento 5 stelle
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Partito democratico
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Political culture / Italy
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Right and left (Political science) / Italy
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Public opinion / Italy
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Italy / Politics and government / 21st century / Public opinion
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Forza Italia (Political party)
;
Lega per l'indipendenza della Padania
;
Movimento 5 stelle
;
Partito democratico
;
Political culture
;
Politics and government / Public opinion
;
Public opinion
;
Right and left (Political science)
;
Italy
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2000-2099
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Italien
;
Politische Kultur
Abstract:
"This book explores the discourses, attitudes, and behaviours of professional politicians and ordinary citizens alike characterized by hostility towards the political sphere, political parties, and above all, professional politicians. It furnishes a clear, consistent depiction of the antipolitics phenomenon in general using Italy as a 'laboratory' where anti-politics is widespread. After an original reconstruction of the concept of anti-politics, the author charts the rise of Silvio Berlusconi, the success of Umberto Bossi's Northern League, the resounding electoral victories of the 5-Star Movement and the League (La Lega), all rooted in the anti-political rhetoric of Italy's leaders and the anti-political sentiment of its population. The author also traces the socio-political profile of the anti-political citizens of the main European democracies. This broad, consistent view of anti-politics will attract academics, journalists and policy makers interested in anti-politics in Italy and elsewhere. Students and scholars of party politics, party leaders, democracy and political participation will also find the volume of great interest
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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