This is the first study to make a detail case for the Frankfurt School's relevance to understanding contemporary populism. It reconstructs their analysis of 'modern demagogy' and demonstrates its advantages over orthodox 'populism studies' and the work of Laclau. The book also extends the Institute's analysis to assess 'counter-demagogic' forces. -- .
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Author(s): Paul K. Jones
Illustration(s): 2 black & white illustrations, 4 charts
Number of pages: 296
Collection: Critical Theory and Contemporary Society