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What explains the rise of right-wing populism in post-communist Europe? In countries like Hungary and Poland, populist leaders have consolidated power while eroding media freedom, minority protections, civil society, and judicial independence. The Anatomy of Right-Wing Populism (published today) introduces two key concepts: 🔸 Neo-traditionalism: the claim to represent ‘pure’ people against corrupt elites and outsiders 🔸 Neo-feudalism: a system where a small elite dominates both political power and economic resources Drawing on interdisciplinary research, including politics, history, sociology and anthropology, the book offers a compelling analysis of how populism functions and what can be done to counter its rise. 📘 Free to read and download : https://bit.ly/46QzoZQ #UCLPress #OpenAccess #RightWingPopulism #Illiberalism #Politics #CentralEurope #Hungary #Poland #AcademicPublishing #PublicPolicy UCL SSEES