populism

"Fascism and populism are at the center of political discussions today. Although they are often conflated, they represent alternative global trajectories. This book represents a historian's inquiry into how and why fascism became linked with populism in history. Stressing the significant differences between populism as form of democracy and fascism as a form of dictatorship, From Fascism to Populism in History rethinks the conceptual and historical experiences of fascism and populism by assessing their elective ideological affinities and substantial political differences in history and theory"--Provided by publisher.

History of the Populist movement in rural America from 1877-1898.

Traces the origins, growth, and death of the mass democratic movement known as Populism which swept the United States in the 1890s as a result of farmers' efforts to regain control over their own lives and fortunes.

Covers populism as an impulse in American politics based on anti-elitism, adoration of common people, and the ideal of democracy; and portrayed in the People's Party, the labor movement, prohibition, the new left, George Wallace, Jesse Jackson, Ronald Reagan, H. Ross Perot, and the new right.

Examines the history of the Populist Party in the United States, which was formed in 1892 to represent the needs of working-class citizens and bring about reform in government, big business, and labor laws.

Satirist and political commentator Al Franken presents his take on claims by Ann Coulter, Bill O'Reilly, President Bush, and other right-wing pundits.

Chronicles the life of William Jennings Bryan, focusing on his role as an American leader of the Christian left, and placing his life and achievements in a historical and cultural perspective.