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David Goodhart argues that accelerated globalisation and cultural interchange have not reached all citizens equally. Those left behind feel marginalized, while those who thrive in the global marketplace enjoy a different, more mobile sense of identity. This growing divide, Goodhart describes, fuels the rise of populist politics—exemplified by Brexit, Donald Trump’s election, and the weakening of traditional centre‑left parties across Europe. By exploring the dynamics of political participation and historical populist movements, Goodhart shows how the‘Somewhere’ backlash is a democratic response to the dominance of ‘Anywhere’ interests, influencing areas from higher education to immigration policy.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: David Goodhart
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