Francesco Melito
Biographic Data
| ID | 4036902 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francesco Melito |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francesco |
| FAMILY NAME | Melito |
| SIGNATURE | MELITO F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Trieste |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9323-0328 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Show, Don’t Tell”: How Communication Teams Develop the Visual Strategies of Populist and Non-Populist Actors
Despite the growing attention to visual political communication (VPC), we still know little about how visuals are produced by populist and non-populist actors. This article addresses this gap through in-depth semi-structured interviews with high-profile members of the communication teams of the major Italian political parties and leaders—that is, the experts shaping their communication strategies. Our exploratory study offers an unprecedented “in…
Populist Visual Communication: A State-of-the-Art Review
Even though populism is arguably one of the most researched topics in contemporary political science, the study of its communication is disproportionately focused on its verbal and written dimensions. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have explored its visual dimension, highlighting its importance in the process of meaning-construction and the interaction between political actors and citizens. In this state-of-the art review, we di…
The revival of thin-centred nationalism. The case of Fratelli d’Italia
The Demagogic Normality of Polish Neo-Traditionalism: Constructing an Illiberal Imaginary
The process of democratization in Central and Eastern Europe has been shaken by the growth of counter-hegemonic narratives contesting the Western-type model of liberal democracy. The “illiberal turn” in Poland frequently targets progressive values, manifesting as a cultural war around the meaning of the signifier “normality.” This article focuses on an illiberal neo-traditionalist discourse coalition in Poland, analyzing the ideological discursiv…
Hegemonic struggles and the role of contemporary ‘organic intellectuals: A different perspective for the analysis of discourses
The ‘populist moment’ and the growing number of non-liberal discourses indicate that we are in the presence of a counter-hegemonic phase against the established liberal order involving several sites of ideological production. However, the analysis of these counter-revolutions still focuses on agency, looking mainly at political parties or leaders. This article tries to reverse this picture suggesting to look first at discourses as such to underst…
The organization of Brothers of Italy: An Activist and Centralized Party Led by a “Mother in the Family
Despite growing scholarly attention, little is known about Brothers of Italy’s (FdI) organizational structure and functioning. Through semi-structured interviews with 21 FdI representatives, this paper addresses this gap by offering a unique ‘insider’ perspective on the party, shedding light on crucial aspects of its internal dynamics. The analysis explores how the party attracts members, the interplay between physical and digital activism, motiv…
Anti-colonial neo-traditionalism in Central-Eastern Europe: A theoretical examination
The enormous attention devoted to populism has simplified the framework for analysis of the “illiberal turn” in Central-Eastern Europe. Although a populist aspect is certainly present, reductio ad populismum neglects other interpretations of the current political polarization. The article contributes to the literature on the cultural aspects of illiberalism as it offers an innovative theoretical examination of illiberalism(s) in the region. It pr…
Finding the roots of neo-traditionalist populism in Poland: ‘Cultural displacement’ and European integration
This article investigates the roots of populism in Poland in its current traditionalist-conservative fashion. In contrast with the liberal hegemony and, more specifically, with its ‘true European values’, right-wing populists in Poland claim to speak in the name of those people who refuse this external system of values and who experienced a ‘cultural displacement’. The article examines whether the consensual process of European Union (EU) integra…
The organization of Brothers of Italy: An Activist and Centralized Party Led by a “Mother in the Family
Despite growing scholarly attention, little is known about Brothers of Italy’s (FdI) organizational structure and functioning. Through semi-structured interviews with 21 FdI representatives, this paper addresses this gap by offering a unique ‘insider’ perspective on the party, shedding light on crucial aspects of its internal dynamics. The analysis explores how the party attracts members, the interplay between physical and digital activism, motiv…
The revival of thin-centred nationalism. The case of Fratelli d’Italia
The Demagogic Normality of Polish Neo-Traditionalism: Constructing an Illiberal Imaginary
The process of democratization in Central and Eastern Europe has been shaken by the growth of counter-hegemonic narratives contesting the Western-type model of liberal democracy. The “illiberal turn” in Poland frequently targets progressive values, manifesting as a cultural war around the meaning of the signifier “normality.” This article focuses on an illiberal neo-traditionalist discourse coalition in Poland, analyzing the ideological discursiv…
Hegemonic struggles and the role of contemporary ‘organic intellectuals: A different perspective for the analysis of discourses
The ‘populist moment’ and the growing number of non-liberal discourses indicate that we are in the presence of a counter-hegemonic phase against the established liberal order involving several sites of ideological production. However, the analysis of these counter-revolutions still focuses on agency, looking mainly at political parties or leaders. This article tries to reverse this picture suggesting to look first at discourses as such to underst…
Anti-colonial neo-traditionalism in Central-Eastern Europe: A theoretical examination
The enormous attention devoted to populism has simplified the framework for analysis of the “illiberal turn” in Central-Eastern Europe. Although a populist aspect is certainly present, reductio ad populismum neglects other interpretations of the current political polarization. The article contributes to the literature on the cultural aspects of illiberalism as it offers an innovative theoretical examination of illiberalism(s) in the region. It pr…
Finding the roots of neo-traditionalist populism in Poland: ‘Cultural displacement’ and European integration
This article investigates the roots of populism in Poland in its current traditionalist-conservative fashion. In contrast with the liberal hegemony and, more specifically, with its ‘true European values’, right-wing populists in Poland claim to speak in the name of those people who refuse this external system of values and who experienced a ‘cultural displacement’. The article examines whether the consensual process of European Union (EU) integra…
Finding the roots of neo-traditionalist populism in Poland: ‘Cultural displacement’ and European integration
This article investigates the roots of populism in Poland in its current traditionalist-conservative fashion. In contrast with the liberal hegemony and, more specifically, with its ‘true European values’, right-wing populists in Poland claim to speak in the name of those people who refuse this external system of values and who experienced a ‘cultural displacement’. The article examines whether the consensual process of European Union (EU) integra…
Anti-colonial neo-traditionalism in Central-Eastern Europe: A theoretical examination
The enormous attention devoted to populism has simplified the framework for analysis of the “illiberal turn” in Central-Eastern Europe. Although a populist aspect is certainly present, reductio ad populismum neglects other interpretations of the current political polarization. The article contributes to the literature on the cultural aspects of illiberalism as it offers an innovative theoretical examination of illiberalism(s) in the region. It pr…
The organization of Brothers of Italy: An Activist and Centralized Party Led by a “Mother in the Family
Despite growing scholarly attention, little is known about Brothers of Italy’s (FdI) organizational structure and functioning. Through semi-structured interviews with 21 FdI representatives, this paper addresses this gap by offering a unique ‘insider’ perspective on the party, shedding light on crucial aspects of its internal dynamics. The analysis explores how the party attracts members, the interplay between physical and digital activism, motiv…
Populist Visual Communication: A State-of-the-Art Review
Even though populism is arguably one of the most researched topics in contemporary political science, the study of its communication is disproportionately focused on its verbal and written dimensions. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have explored its visual dimension, highlighting its importance in the process of meaning-construction and the interaction between political actors and citizens. In this state-of-the art review, we di…
The revival of thin-centred nationalism. The case of Fratelli d’Italia
The Demagogic Normality of Polish Neo-Traditionalism: Constructing an Illiberal Imaginary
The process of democratization in Central and Eastern Europe has been shaken by the growth of counter-hegemonic narratives contesting the Western-type model of liberal democracy. The “illiberal turn” in Poland frequently targets progressive values, manifesting as a cultural war around the meaning of the signifier “normality.” This article focuses on an illiberal neo-traditionalist discourse coalition in Poland, analyzing the ideological discursiv…
Hegemonic struggles and the role of contemporary ‘organic intellectuals: A different perspective for the analysis of discourses
The ‘populist moment’ and the growing number of non-liberal discourses indicate that we are in the presence of a counter-hegemonic phase against the established liberal order involving several sites of ideological production. However, the analysis of these counter-revolutions still focuses on agency, looking mainly at political parties or leaders. This article tries to reverse this picture suggesting to look first at discourses as such to underst…
Show, Don’t Tell”: How Communication Teams Develop the Visual Strategies of Populist and Non-Populist Actors
Despite the growing attention to visual political communication (VPC), we still know little about how visuals are produced by populist and non-populist actors. This article addresses this gap through in-depth semi-structured interviews with high-profile members of the communication teams of the major Italian political parties and leaders—that is, the experts shaping their communication strategies. Our exploratory study offers an unprecedented “in…
Political science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Politics (5 works) · Populism, Right-Wing Movements (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Political economy (3 works)