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Anti-Politics - On the Demonization of Ideology, Authority and the State (Paperback)
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Anti-Politics - On the Demonization of Ideology, Authority and the State (Paperback)
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In recent years, the West has seen a rising tide of populist and
anti-political feeling. Figures like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage
have gained power by distancing themselves from "the establishment"
and portraying politics itself as the enemy of the people. And it's
not just them - increasingly, the media and politicians of all
stripes hurl the word "ideological" as an insult, tie themselves in
knots to avoid mentioning "the working class," and champion the
"depoliticising of key decision-making." In this book, Eliane
Glaser - one of the early commentators to call attention to this
new wave of populism - takes stock of how we got here and where
we're going. At the heart of this is a vital question: Is the
"death of politics" simply an inevitable sign of the times, going
hand in hand with climate change, technological development and
postmodern malaise? Or is it the intentional result of right-wing
engineering? In addressing this question, Glaser shows how forces
on the Right have manipulated and benefitted from the apathy of
anti-politics; and how the Left's move to centre under neoliberal
leaders has helped in the process. She argues that in order to
revive productive engagement and hope for the future, we need to
return to three pillars of political philosophy that have become
dirty words: ideology, authority and the state. Glaser puts forward
a strong and galvanising defence of these foundations, showing that
however unpopular they may be, they're necessary for the
functioning of a fair society.
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