The Rise of Duterte A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy
This book draws on the extensive literature on populism, democracy, and emerging markets as well as interviews with senior government officials, experts, and journalists in the Philippines and beyond, This book is the first to analyze the significance and
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The Rise of Duterte “Richard Heydarian’s book in its meticulous unpacking of Duterte’s presidency will no doubt contribute to deepening our understanding of the man and of the world historical moment of his rise to power.” —Vicente L. Rafael, University of Washington, Seattle, USA “. . . a timely read on this phenomenon that is shaking up a number of countries. Away from the shallows and instant punditry on social media, Heydarian takes us through academic and popular literature to make sense of disquieting yet compelling events.” —Marites Danguilan Vitug, award-winning journalist and Editor at Large, Rappler, Philippines “Heydarian deftly places Duterte in the context of the populist wave sweeping much of the world while reminding readers that his rise was also a consequence of his country’s disappointments with ‘elite democracy.’” —Howie Severino, award-winning anchor/Journalist, GMA News Network, Philippines
Richard Javad Heydarian
The Rise of Duterte A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy
Richard Javad Heydarian New Manila, Quezon City Philippines
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To my loving mom Evangeline Foronda, my always supportive aunt Rodelisa Foronda, and my adorable niece Aryana
Acknowledgements
This isn’t my first book, yet it was the most challenging so far. No
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