Daniel Nilsson DeHanas

Marat Shterin

Populism is on the rise around the world. Since 2016, with the US presidential election and the Brexit debate in the UK, populism has taken a central place in global discussions on democracy. This book aims to correct the oversight that, although religion has played a key role in populism in many countries, it has been curiously neglected in recent academic debates. The authors use case studies from around the world to provide global insights into this issue. The first part of the book focuses on the West, with authors exploring the important role of Anglican voters in the Brexit referendum; rural and pre-millennialist American support for Donald Trump; and the rise of political rhetoric on Muslims in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The book then moves beyond the West to consider leaders and political parties in Turkey, Macedonia, Greece, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. The authors consider varied populist types, from more established ‘ruling populists’ to young upstart movements. This wide-ranging volume redefines the concept of populism as a political style that sets a ‘sacred people’ apart from its enemies, providing a timely yet grounded account that will stimulate further research and public debate. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal Religion, State & Society.

Religion and the Rise of Populism

London Youth, Religion, and Politics is the first comparative book based on research with young ethnic minority Christians and Muslims in Europe. It addresses controversial issues of the integration of Muslim youth by placing them in context with other religious youth, including black Pentecostal Christians. Based on in-depth research with young people in two inner city areas of London, Daniel Nilsson DeHanas finds that young Muslims tend to be morepolitically engaged and civically integrated than other young people. He builds an explanation for why this is the case that is told through a rich narrative of life in London mosques, churches, markets, andstreets.

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