Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Andrzej Brodziak

Publications

• Commentary
  Populist Upheavals: What can we do?
  Author(s): Andrzej Brodziak*, Alicja Rozyk-Myrta and Agnieszka Wolinska Andrzej Brodziak*, Alicja Rozyk-Myrta and Agnieszka Wolinska
  
  Background: The authors argue that in the last few years we have seen a recurrent pattern of social change. It consists in the strengthening of nationalist and xenophobic sentiments, a demagogic and deceitful campaign in mass media, which has already led quite often to “populist upheavals”. Main body: As examples of such already realized changes, the authors mention Brexit and its consequences, as well as the government of the victorious political faction in Poland. The authors are worried that such upheavals may soon occur in other countries. The authors attempt to characterize the repeated sequence of events leading to such transformations and determine what can be done in a situation of potentiated xenophobia and populist arguments. They emphasize what should be better understood and explained to citizens. They also discuss th.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000409

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