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"Comparing cases in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland, Restrained Radicals explains the different approaches to local government taken by populist radical right parties, the extent of their radicalism and their impact from positions of power as they integrate into the democratic system"--

The entry of populist radical right parties into positions of power has generated anxious debate regarding the potential consequences for liberal democracy. Their activities in local government, however, have been largely overlooked. This comparative analysis of populist radical right-led local governments in Western Europe makes an important contribution to a crowded field through the study of so far uncharted terrain. Comparing cases in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland, Fred Paxton details the extent of ideological impact in local politics and the various restraints that are placed on their radicalism. Drawing from a wealth of new data, he explains the varying degree of radicalism with recourse to two principal factors: the constraints of the local government institutional setting and the national party leaders' strategies towards the local arena. This book broadens our understanding of populist radical right parties in Western Europe and the sub-national processes through which they are developing.

Introduction: Why agonistic democracy? -- The theoretical roots of agonistic democracy -- Three approaches to agonistic democracy -- Agonistic democracy and institutions -- Experimenting with agonistic democracy -- Insights from agonistic experimentation -- Agonistic democracy and democratic innovations -- Proposals for agonistic institutions.

"High-flying Harley-Davidson executive Shelley Paxton had an enviable life by most measures - money, travel, excitement. Yet the trappings of success hid a growing discontent, which spiraled into addiction, divorce and despair before a long-overdue break forced her to face all the fears and dreams she'd been ignoring. She left a 26-year corporate career and took a "Soulbattical" - a deeply personal journey to reconnect with her true purpose and deepest desires. Now she runs a successful coaching business, sharing these same principles with individuals and businesses in need of inspiration"--