Media, Populism and Hate Speech - (Global Populisms) (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book makes a significant contribution to the study of populism, authoritarianism, and hate speech by offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary analysis that bridges theoretical debates and empirical case studies. By examining the intersections between populism, authoritarianism, and hate speech, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of how these forces converge to threaten democratic governance and social cohesion.

Book Synopsis

This book offers an interdisciplinary analysis of populism, authoritarianism, and hate speech, integrating theoretical debates with empirical case studies. It examines how populist movements can evolve into authoritarian regimes, exploring the manipulation of media and democratic institutions. The book includes global case studies, such as Turkey, Hungary, and Brazil, highlighting the role of media in spreading propaganda and hate speech. It also addresses the methodological challenges of studying these phenomena and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary approaches. The book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and activists confronting the rise of populism and authoritarianism.

About the Author

Savaş Çoban is an independent researcher and continues his work with articles on media and politics. His published books include Media and Left (Brill, 2014) and Media, Ideology and Hegemony (Brill, 2018).

Yasemin Giritli İnceoğlu is a retired Professor from Galatasaray University, Faculty of Communication, where she had worked since December 2004. In addition to being a member of organizations such as ILAD (Association for Communication Research), UNESCO, and the American Institute of Biography, İnceoğlu participated in the Council of Europe's media literacy meetings as a European Commission Expert and was invited as a guest lecturer to Columbia University (1994) and Salzburg Seminars (2003) and most recently to the Center for Media Studies at the University of New Delhi in 2014. She has published many books and is the co-editor of Journalism 'a Peacekeeping Agent' at the Time of Conflict (Brill, 2018).