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Podemos and the New Political Cycle

Left-Wing Populism and Anti-Establishment Politics

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Provides one of the first scholarly publications on Podemos

  • Sets Podemos into the broader context of protest movements and political mobilization worldwide

  • Identifies the Left's future challenges in Europe and beyond

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction: Wind of Change: Podemos, Its Dreams and Its Politics

      • Óscar García Agustín, Marco Briziarelli
      Pages 3-22
  3. Genealogy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
    2. The Rise of Podemos: Promises, Constraints, and Dilemmas

      • César Rendueles, Jorge Sola
      Pages 25-47
  4. Comparative Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 171-171
    2. Podemos and Latin America

      • Salvador Schavelzon, Jeffery R. Webber
      Pages 173-199
  5. Conclusion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 279-279
    2. Left-Wing Populism and the Assault on the Establishment

      • Óscar García Agustín, Marco Briziarelli
      Pages 281-294
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 295-299

About this book

This edited volume explores the context in which the Spanish party Podemos operates as both an agent and product of political cycles. It provides an account of the party’s genealogy, ideological environment and relation to other political initiatives in Latin America and Western Europe. The contributors address the multiples dynamics generated by Podemos as a new party developed out of the economic crisis, the structural crisis concerning social democracy and the incarnation of the welfare state project, and, more generally, out of the Left. It will appeal to upper-level students and scholars interested in Spanish politics, history, culture and sociology.


Reviews

“This is arguably the first book addressed to an international audience that advances a comprehensive account of Podemos’ trajectory together with a rigorous analysis of its political discourse. In addition, the Podemos project is situated within similar political initiatives in Latin America and other European countries. Offering an impressive compilation of original research by a dynamic generation of scholars, this truly illuminating volume will undoubtedly set the standard for future research on this challenging phenomenon.” (Professor Yannis Stavrakakis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

“The neoliberal crisis has produced, among others, a political earthquake, with the disruption of well-established party system. While the social-democratic parties have been most affected all over Europe, a Left has emerged beyond Social Democracy. Addressing the case of Podemos with rich empirical data and original theoretical reflections, this very valuable collection contributes to our understanding of the potential for a resurgence of the Left.” (Professor Donatella della Porta, European University Institute, Italy)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

    Óscar García Agustín

  • University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA

    Marco Briziarelli

About the editors

Óscar García Agustín is Associate Professor at Aalborg University, Denmark. His recent publications include Sociology of Discourse: From Institutions to Social Change (2015) and Solidarity without Borders (2016).

Marco Briziarelli is Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico, USA.  His recent publications include The Red Brigades and the Discourse of Violence: Revolution and Restoration (2014), and Gramsci, Communication and Social Change (2016).

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Podemos and the New Political Cycle

  • Book Subtitle: Left-Wing Populism and Anti-Establishment Politics

  • Editors: Óscar García Agustín, Marco Briziarelli

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63432-6

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-63431-9Published: 24 November 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87554-5Published: 31 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-63432-6Published: 17 November 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 299

  • Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: European Politics, Democracy, Political History

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 99.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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