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The book explores the clash between right-wing populism and multiculturalism, framing it as a central conflict of contemporary Western society. It delves into the ideological underpinnings and societal impacts of this tension, providing insights into how these opposing forces shape political discourse and cultural identity in the modern age. Through analysis and case studies, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the implications for democracy and social cohesion.

Diversity and multiculturalism, it is claimed, are progressive ideas emanating from the left. Any critique, therefore, is deemed reactionary and racist. Yet is this true? In order to find an answer to these questions, the author has studied the influence of multiculturalism on universities. The case study is Sweden - the epicentre of multiculturalism. The gist of the book is not, however, the role of diversity policies at a European university, but its impact on Western society

The author analyses the reasons behind the electoral success of European right-wing populist parties. Using the Austrian Freedom Party under Jörg Haider as a case study and with a richness of primary material, he argues that their success is only partly caused by «racism». It is also, and more prominently, the result of populism – i. e. a critique of the «elite». These parties and their voters should not, then, be labelled as arrogant insiders attacking downtrodden outsiders like immigrants, workers, and minorities. Instead, the right-wingers are more justly portrayed as outsiders and underdogs, raising their anger and frustration against the insiders: the «media elite» and the «leftists and the artists».