Thursday 29 August 2019

The Rise of Hungarian Populism: State Autocracy and the Orbán Regime

This was the most challenging project of my recent months, and it is my great pleasure to announce that my first English book is on its way published by Emerald Publishing in October 2019. The title is: The Rise of Hungarian Populism: State Autocracy and the Orbán Regime. For sure the topic it the political theoretical and critical, moreover historical investigation of the Orbán regime.


Description
Under the tenure of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the political system in Hungary has moved significantly in an autocratic direction, yet there is a lack of research explaining the historical context, political landscape and drive behind this shift. This book offers a deep historical and theoretical investigation into how this authoritarian, populist regime has evolved. Backlash from globalization in the 21st century, dissatisfaction with the European Union and international fiscal institutions have created a situation in which Orbán’s regime is able to thrive. New kinds of autocracy cannot be properly understood without a thorough analysis of Eastern Europe’s development in the 20th century and the neoliberal agenda before and after the regime changes. There is a major oversight in the contemporary literature regarding the historical and theoretical origins of right-wing authoritarian populism in Hungary. This book explores the main factors behind the Orbán regime including the country’s authoritarian populist past, the charismatic charm of populist leaders, and cooperation between neoliberal and state autocracy. By providing a thoroughly researched historical narrative and offering an alternative critique of right-wing populism, this text will prove invaluable for researchers seeking to understand Eastern European history and politics, as well as populism, authoritarianism and neoliberalism more broadly.

Product Details
Format:Paperback
ISBN: 9781838677541
Published:09 Oct 2019
Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions: 206 pages - 129 x 198mm
Series:Emerald Points

Contents
Chapter 1. Theory of Authoritarian Populism and Neoliberalism
Chapter 2. The Origins of Authoritarian Populism in Hungary 
Chapter 3. The Orbán’s Regime: Neoliberal and Authoritarian Populist Backlash
Chapter 4. Conclusion: A War Between Law and Politics

It can be pre-ordered
Emerald Publishing