Although "populism" has become a buzzword in political discussions, it tends to be studied by country or region.

This is the first book that offers a genuinely comparative perspective on populism and its implications for democracy. By analyzing current experiences of populism in Europe and America, this collective volume compellingly demonstrates that populism can simultaneously be both a threat and a corrective to democracy.

The contributors also highlight the interesting similarities between right-wing and left-wing populism: both types of populism tend to advocate for a political model that is not inherently against democracy per se, but rather in disagreement with liberal democracy.