THE SOCIETY OF POPULISTS - SŁAWOMIR SIERAKOWSKI, PRZEMYSŁAW SADURA

The book "The Society of Populists" by Sławomir Sierakowski and Przemysław Sadura is an in-depth analysis of contemporary Polish democracy. The authors look at the growing political cynicism of Poles and ask whether we are doomed to a populist Poland. Are we only expecting a deterioration of the situation?

• Analysis of the history of Polish democracy: The authors analyze and rewrite the latest history of Polish democracy.
• Disappointment with the welfare state: They show how the unfulfilled promise of building a Polish welfare state disappointed people with power and institutions.
• Resentment and social divisions: The resentment born of unmet needs and the collapse of the public sphere forced people into social bubbles and turned them against each other.
• Triumph of populism: In these conditions, the political cynicism of Poles was born, which led to the triumph of populism.
• Vision of the future: The authors draw a vision of the future when we finally manage to defeat the populists.

Sławomir Sierakowski and Przemysław Sadura, based on solid theoretical and empirical foundations, deconstruct the mechanisms of populism in Poland. Their analysis is not only a diagnosis of the current state, but also an attempt to find ways out of the impasse. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the causes and consequences of the polarization of Polish society.

The Krytyka Polityczna publishing house, known for its publications engaging in important social and political topics, gives readers a publication that has the potential to become a point of reference in discussions about the future of Polish democracy. The authors do not avoid difficult questions and controversial theses, which makes their analysis even more valuable and inspiring.

"The Society of Populists" is a book that forces reflection on the condition of Polish democracy and raises questions about how we can build a more just and solidarity-based society. It is a read for all those who do not accept cynicism and populism in politics and believe in the possibility of change for the better. The book has 320 pages, a format of 210x136 mm and a paperback cover. It was published in 2023.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of populism and polarization in Poland. The authors analyze the causes and consequences of these phenomena, while offering a vision of the future in which it will be possible to defeat the populists and build a more just society. It is a book that inspires action and gives hope for a better tomorrow.