Research Handbook on Populism

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Examining a highly debated topic in contemporary politics, media, and academia, this Research Handbook on Populism brings together a diverse array of global scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of populism research. It emphasizes the need for conceptual reflexivity, theoretical awareness, methodological pluralism, and historical consciousness as guiding principles. Chapters present cutting-edge research methods, including surveys, ethnography, discourse studies, and psychoanalytic political theorization. They delve into various topics such as digital populism, anti-populism, feminism, colonialism, the politics of emotions, populist constitutionalism, party politics, social movements, and relevant artistic practices. With rigorous comparative perspectives, the Handbook highlights promising avenues for future research, illustrating the dynamism of populism studies. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and researchers in political theory, comparative politics, and political sociology, as well as those engaged in populism research across the social sciences and humanities. Additionally, it offers in-depth accounts of concrete phenomena and addresses emerging global challenges, making it relevant for professionals in journalism and various national and international organizations.