City and Populism, The

The current entry establishes the city as a site for populism. The author argues that traditionally the city has not been viewed as a theatre of populism or populist politics and has often belonged to the domain of the country especially in the Anglo American tradition. This is despite the popularity of cities like Athens and Jerusalem in ancient times and Tokyo in the contemporary period. The entry discerns characteristics intrinsic to the city that make it a fertile ground for populism to emerge and thrive. In highlighting these characteristics, the entry critically examines the city as a site for populism and its significance, particularly in the USA, as an expression of individuality and attempt to seek rootedness.