Critical Theory and Demagogic Populism (Paperback)

Populism is a powerful force today, but its full scope has eluded the analytical tools of both orthodox and heterodox 'populism studies'. This book provides a valuable alternative perspective. It reconstructs in detail for the first time the sociological analyses of US demagogues by members of the Frankfurt School and compares these with contemporary approaches. Modern demagogy emerges as a key under-researched feature of populism, since populist movements, whether 'left' or 'right', are highly susceptible to 'demagogic capture'. The book also details the culture industry's populist contradictions - including its role as an incubator of modern demagogues - from the 1930s through to today's social media and 'Trumpian psychotechnics'. Featuring a previously unpublished text by Adorno on modern demagogy as an appendix, it will be of interest to everyone concerned about the rise of demagogic populism today. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Critical Theory and Contemporary Society
Release date:	April 2022
First published:	2020
Authors:	Paul K. Jones
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-5261-6373-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > General
LSN:	1-5261-6373-X
Barcode:	9781526163738

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