Populism Now!

Populism can be a dirty word. Brexit and the election of Donald Trump have certainly given it a bad name. But rather than associating it with demagoguery and exclusion might we better see it as a backlash against free market globalisation? Might it be harnessed as a positive force able to thrive in difficult times?This timely and persuasive book exposes the failures of globalisation: greedy banks predatory privatisation corporate tax avoidance and a growing underclass of temporary overseas workers. David McKnight argues that a progressive populism could address the genuine economic grievances of everyday people without scapegoating immigrants or ethnic minorities. In fact a progressive form of populism may be the best way of defeating the racist backlash of right-wing populism. It may also be the best way to save the planet.In a world where the super-rich get richer one that is charged with hate-filled language as people look for someone else to blame the case for progressive populism must be heard. This important book helps give it voice.