| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Series |
American political, economic, and security issues
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
The evolution of democracy -- Chapter 1: introduction -- Chapter 2: the United Kingdom: populist consumption of the mighty blighty -- Background and precipitating events -- Political pressure cooker -- Brexit: the vote and the results -- Chapter 3: politics in the West -- Australia -- Austria -- France -- Germany -- Hungary -- Italy -- Netherlands -- New Zealand -- Poland -- Slovakia -- Spain -- Turkey -- Chapter 4: the political statein the rest of the world -- Latin America: Chile and Venezuela -- Middle East: Egypt and Kuwait -- Southeast Asia: Hong Kong, the Philippines, Republic of Korea -- Chapter 5: The United States: The birth of ameriscepticism -- An ominous beginning -- The 2016 presidential campaign trail -- An atmosphere of contention the 2016 election -- The presidency of Donald Trump -- The domino effect -- Chapter 6: parallels and recurrent themes -- Brexit and the 45th presidency -- Time frame and split votes -- Rise of populism -- Permissiveness -- Power of the media -- Aspirations of unity create division -- Voting trend changes -- Global convergence -- Us vs them mentality -- Globalism a -- The age of instant access -- Power of the people -- Nativism and nationalism -- The decline of American democracy -- Chapter 7: an American metamorphosis -- The Precursor: euroscepticism -- The domestic threat -- Threat to the executive -- Executive influence -- The rise of far right and far left -- Summary -- Chapter 8: americscepticism grips America -- Democracy in decline -- Crucial factors -- The crossroads -- Chapter 9: intersecting rights -- Competing interests -- Liberty leads to injustice -- Speech and expression -- Disparagement of leadership -- Lèse-Majesté -- The way forward -- Chapter 10: conclusion: division, derision, decisions. |
| Summary |
"In 2016, both the United Kingdom and the United States found themselves embroiled in bitter battles, battles in which the citizens themselves became their own worst enemies. The Brexit campaign and campaign for the 45th presidency precipitated a rebirth of populism and nationalism, invigorating entire populations and inducing even the most casual observer into political action and discourse. Yet, in both cases, what began as an endeavor to serve the needs of the citizenry morphed into a battlefield of derision and division. Racism and xenophobia are no longer isolated issues affecting only small segments of society. Hate crimes, hate speech, and overt racial discrimination are on the rise worldwide stemming from populist empowerment. Domestic terrorism has surged across the West, particularly in the US. An atmosphere of hostility has emerged, pitting neighbor against neighbor, as it insidiously sweeps through society, permanently altering our understanding of right and wrong and law and order. These issues are now at the forefront of debate and have assumed a position on the frontline of political warfare worldwide. The parallels between the societal changes in the UK and US are not merely provocative, they are disarming, particularly in light of the ensuing rise in far-right and far-left terrorism across the West. In the US, this societal transformation and rise in domestic threat demonstrates a charged and changed political atmosphere, as well as heralding the decline of American democracy"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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European Union -- Great Britain.
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European Union |
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Populism -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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Populism -- Great Britain -- History -- 21st century.
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Democracy -- United States.
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Democracy -- Great Britain.
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Domestic terrorism -- Political aspects -- United States.
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Domestic terrorism -- Political aspects -- Great Britain.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2017-2021.
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Democracy |
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Politics and government |
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Populism |
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Great Britain |
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United States |
| Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
| Genre/Form |
History
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ramswell, Prebble Q. Rise of domestic terrorism and decline of American democracy: Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, 2021 9781536195385 (DLC) 2021018501 |
| ISBN |
1536196169 |
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9781536196160 (electronic bk.) |
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9781536195385 (paperback) |
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