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redefine populism as a "political style," rather than a serious ideology or organizational strategy

The Global Rise of Populism: Performance, Political Style, and Representation

Benjamin Moffitt

The Global Rise of Populism: Performance, Political Style, and Representation (Benjamin Moffitt) 民粹主义的全球兴起：政治风格与表演性研究 Benjamin Moffitt. This book by Moffitt aims to redefine populism as a "political style," rather than a serious ideology or organizational strategy. Through analyzing global cases, the author points out that contemporary populism views political orientation through performative means. Key characteristics include performing "rude behavior" to connect with the masses and deliberately creating "crises" through the media. The book explores how populist leaders portray themselves as the sole embodiment of "the people" and analyzes how this politically logical performance permeates the complexities of modern democracy, media communication, and the relationship between political themes. In conclusion, this work provides a profound and systematic theoretical framework for understanding the rise of global populism through its performance-focused approach.