Why Voters Support Politicians Who Undermine Democracy

New Books in Political Science by New Books Network

Sep 14, 202600:34:26Science & Medicine

Why do so many citizens continue to support politicians who undermine democracy? And why have nationalist appeals become such a powerful tool for democratic backsliding? In this episode of the People, Power, Politics pod...

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