On Populist Reason by Ernesto Laclau (English) Paperback Book

Description: On Populist Reason by Ernesto Laclau The book that has inspired the contemporary discussion of left populism FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this highly prescient work - which has had a big impact on figures such as Pablo Oglesias of Podemos in Spain - Ernesto Laclau continues the philosophical and political exploration initiated in Hegemony and Socialist Strategy. Here he focuses on the construction of popular identities and how "the people" emerge as a collective actor. Skillfully combining theoretical analysis with a myriad of empirical references from numerous historical and geographical contexts he offers a critical reading of the existing literature on populism, demonstrating its dependency on the theorists of "mass psychology" such as Taine and Freud. He demonstrates the relation of populism to democracy and to the logic of representation, and differentiates his approach from the work of Zizek, Hardt and Negri, and Ranciere. This book is essential reading for all those interested in the question of political identities in a world marked by figures such as Trump, Farage, Le Pen as well as Sanders, Iglesias and Mélenchon. Author Biography Ernesto Laclau was Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Government, University of Essex, and Distinguished Professor for Humanities and Rhetorical Studies at Northwestern University. He was the author of, amongst other works, Hegemony and Socialist Strategy (with Chantal Mouffe), New Reflections of the Revolution of Our Time, The Populist Reason, Contingency, Hegemony, Universality (with Judith Butler and Slavoj Zizek), and Emancipation(s). Review What needs to be politically articulated at the present time is the possibility of a leftist populism. This is what makes Laclaus long-awaited book so important. Arguably, populism has always been the governing concept in Laclaus work and in On Populist Reason, he lays out his position with great power and analytical clarity. -- Simon CritchleyLaclau played a key role in reformulating Marxist theory in the light of the collapse of communism and failure of social democracy. -- Robin Blackburn * Guardian * Promotional The book that has inspired the contemporary discussion of left populism Review Quote "What needs to be politically articulated at the present time is the possibility of a leftist populism. This is what makes Laclaus long-awaited book so important. Arguably, populism has always been the governing concept in Laclaus work and in On Populist Reason , he lays out his position with great power and analytical clarity."--Simon Critchley Promotional "Headline" The book that has inspired the contemporary discussion of left populism Details ISBN178873131X Author Ernesto Laclau Pages 288 Publisher Verso Books Year 2018 ISBN-10 178873131X ISBN-13 9781788731317 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-09-25 Media Book Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.5 Language English UK Release Date 2018-09-25 NZ Release Date 2018-09-25 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118335961;

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