The Psychology of Democracy

What is a democracy? Why do we form democratic systems? Can democracy survive in an age of distrust and polarisation?



The Psychology of Democracy explains the psychological underpinnings behind why people engage with and participate in politics. Covering the influence that political campaigns and media play, the book analyses topical and real-world political events including the Arab Spring, Brexit, Black Lives Matter, the US 2020 elections and the Covidd-19 pandemic. Lilleke ...