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How can we understand power in a world of ever-growing complexity?
This book proposes that we can do so by rethinking the theory and
practice of political hegemony through the resources of complexity
theory. Taking Gramsci's understanding of hegemony as its starting
point, the book argues that the intricacies of contemporary power
can be mapped by applying concepts drawn from complexity theory,
such as emergence, self-organisation, metastability, and generative
entrenchment. It develops an original account of social complexity,
drawing upon critical realist sociology, analytic philosophy of
science, Marxist and continental philosophies, and neoliberal and
anarchist thought. It then draws out the elements of Gramscian
hegemony that already align with complexity concepts, such as the
balance of forces, common sense, and the historic bloc. On this
basis, the book sets out the different dimensions of complex
hegemonic power before using this theory to interpret the nature of
the power of neoliberalism since 2008.
Today power is in the hands of Wall Street and Silicon Valley. How
do we understand this transformation in power? And what can we do
about it? We cannot change anything until we have a better
understanding of how power works, who holds it, and why that
matters. Through upgrading the concept of hegemony-understanding
the importance of passive consent; the complexity of political
interests; and the structural force of technology-Jeremy Gilbert
and Alex Williams offer us an updated theory of power for the
twenty-first century. Hegemony Now explores how these forces came
to control our world. The authors show how they have shaped the
direction of politics and government as well as the neoliberal
economy to benefit their own interests. However, this dominance is
under threat. Following the 2008 financial crisis, a new order
emerged in which the digital platform is the central new technology
of both production and power. This offers new opportunities for
counter hegemonic strategies to win back power. Hegemony Now
outlines a dynamic socialist strategy for the twenty-first century.
How can we understand power in a world of ever-growing complexity?
This book proposes that we can do so by rethinking the theory and
practice of political hegemony through the resources of complexity
theory. Taking Gramsci's understanding of hegemony as its starting
point, the book argues that the intricacies of contemporary power
can be mapped by applying concepts drawn from complexity theory,
such as emergence, self-organisation, metastability, and generative
entrenchment. It develops an original account of social complexity,
drawing upon critical realist sociology, analytic philosophy of
science, Marxist and continental philosophies, and neoliberal and
anarchist thought. It then draws out the elements of Gramscian
hegemony that already align with complexity concepts, such as the
balance of forces, common sense, and the historic bloc. On this
basis, the book sets out the different dimensions of complex
hegemonic power before using this theory to interpret the nature of
the power of neoliberalism since 2008.
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A Broken Game (Hardcover)
Chelsea Caslie; Illustrated by Eric Williams; Edited by Alex Williams
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Fatal Reset (Hardcover)
Chelsea Caslie; Edited by Alex Williams; Cover design or artwork by Eric Williams
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Fatal Reset (Paperback)
Chelsea Caslie; Edited by Alex Williams; Cover design or artwork by Eric Williams
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A Broken Game (Paperback)
Chelsea Caslie; Illustrated by Eric Williams; Edited by Alex Williams
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Magic of Lies (Paperback)
Joyce Gee; Cover design or artwork by Eric Williams; Edited by Alex Williams
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Magic of Lies (Hardcover)
Joyce Gee; Cover design or artwork by Eric Williams; Edited by Alex Williams
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Neoliberalism isn't working. Austerity is forcing millions into
poverty and many more into precarious work, while the left remains
trapped in stagnant political practices that offer no respite.
Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto for life after
capitalism. Against the confused understanding of our high-tech
world by both the right and the left, this book claims that the
emancipatory and future-oriented possibilities of our society can
be reclaimed. Instead of running from a complex future, Nick
Srnicek and Alex Williams demand a postcapitalist economy capable
of advancing standards, liberating humanity from work and
developing technologies that expand our freedoms. This new edition
includes a new chapter where they respond to their various critics.
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