Alienation, Authenticity, and Populism in Rural Areas

This book captures the complex relationships between rurality and populism with a focus on the processes of alienation and on the contemporary search for authenticity. It explores these relationships using case studies from different national and cultural contexts.

Populist movements are growing stronger around the world. While their tactics and their rhetoric vary, there are also common themes – notably, the promise to speak on behalf of those “left behind” in the contemporary developments....