The territorial explanation of populism: the Veneto region and the Bassano area

Journal title ARCHIVIO DI STUDI URBANI E REGIONALI
Author/s Davide Gualerzi, Davide Lunardon
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2025/143
Language English Pages 28 P. 83-110 File size 441 KB
DOI 10.3280/ASUR2025-143005
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The research applies the analytical model of the ‘Geography of Discontent’ to examine the populist vote in the Bassano area. The findings suggest that the relationship between territory and populist voting is not as strong and clearcut as argued by the literature. Furthermore, the study focuses on an emerging new ‘conurbation’ that goes beyond the Bassano area to include also those of Cittadella and Castelfranco. This may represent a novel case for placesensitive policies.

Keywords: Geography of Discontent; territorial inequalities; Bassano del Grappa; new urban development; placesensitive policies.

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Davide Gualerzi, Davide Lunardon, The territorial explanation of populism: the Veneto region and the Bassano area in "ARCHIVIO DI STUDI URBANI E REGIONALI" 143/2025, pp 83-110, DOI: 10.3280/ASUR2025-143005