The Populist Explosion: How the Great Recession Transformed American and European Politics

By John B. Judis

Categories: Politics & Social Sciences

The Populist Explosion: How the Great Recession Transformed American and European Politics (2016) is a book by John B. Judis. Judis explains the history of populism and shows how the Great Recession fueled left- and right-wing populist movements in the United States and Europe. He links economic shock to parties and leaders that upended old political coalitions across both continents.

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• Fareed Zakaria: “This week's "Book of the Week" is "The Populist Explosion: How the Great Recession Transformed Politics in Europe and America" by John Judas. The financial crisis and recession had many effects but perhaps the most lasting will be that it unleashed a wave of populism in the Western world. Judas provides a very intelligent guide to this phenomenon which is by no means over.”