<p>‘In this provocative, well-written new book, Tormey argues that populism can be both a threat to democratic values and process, but equally a means for the expansion of democracy… Essential reading for those seeking to understand one of the most important, but often misunderstood, political phenomena of the twenty-first century.’</p>

- Duncan McDonnell, Professor of Politics, Griffith University,

<p>‘An important dissenting voice in today’s chorus of populist critics, Tormey casts populism in a new light, inviting readers to consider whether it might not be a threat to democracy but rather something democracy needs for its renewal.’</p>

- Lisa Disch, Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan,

<p>‘The world is changing. Democracy is under threat. Simon Tormey’s <em>Populism: A Beginner’s Guide</em> provides a wonderfully sophisticated yet beautifully accessible guide to these changing times.’</p>

- Matthew Flinders, Professor of Politics, University of Sheffield, and President of the Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom,