The Language of Democratization

Since the 1960s, liberal values such as non-discrimination, equal participation of all in social, political, and cultural spheres, and individual freedom have driven processes of democratization in Western societies – a trend that has recently been countered by the resurgence of illiberal forces, right-wing populism, and authoritarianism. This volume examines processes of democratization and de-democratization from an interdisciplinary perspective, showing how they unfold in language, cultural d