Critical theory and demagogic populism (Critical Theory and Contemporary Society)

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Synopsis
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 Featuring a previously unpublished text by Adorno on modern demagogy as an appendix, it will be of interest to researchers and students in critical theory, sociology, politics, German studies, philosophy and history of ideas, as well as all those concerned about the rise of demagogic populism today.
Copyright:
2020

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
288 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781526151520
Related ISBNs:
9781526160966, 9781526163738, 9781526123442, 9781526123435
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
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Copyrighted By:
Paul K. Jones
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics and Government, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
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