The main focus of Crises and Popular Dissent is on liberalism and populism in the United States, Europe and Britain, arguing for an internationalist rather than nationalist perspective and response to turmoil. O'Donnell provides an informed, integrated and distinctive approach to the recent evolution of popular dissent.

Mike O'Donnell recently retired as Professor of Sociology at Westminster University, UK. He continues to publish work in the area of radical politics and social policy.