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Hatred of democracy
Jacques Ranciere
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Paperback. Explodes the complacency of Western politicians who pride themselves as the defenders of political freedom. Series: Radical Thinkers. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 9. Weight in Grams: 132.
In this vehement defence of democracy, Jacques Ranciere explodes the complacency of Western politicians who pride themselves as the defenders of political freedom. As America and its allies use their military might in the misguided attempt to export a desiccated version democracy, and reactionary strands in mainstream political opinion abandon civil liberties, Ranciere argues that true democracy - govemment by all - is held in profound contempt by the new ruling class. In a compelling and timely analysis, Hatred of Democracy rethinks the subversive power of the democratic ideal.
In this vehement defence of democracy, Jacques Ranciere explodes the complacency of Western politicians who pride themselves as the defenders of political freedom. As America and its allies use their military might in the misguided attempt to export a desiccated version democracy, and reactionary strands in mainstream political opinion abandon civil liberties, Ranciere argues that true democracy - govemment by all - is held in profound contempt by the new ruling class. In a compelling and timely analysis, Hatred of Democracy rethinks the subversive power of the democratic ideal.
Product Details
Publisher
Verso Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
106
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Radical Thinkers
Condition
New
Weight
134g
Number of Pages
106
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781681503
SKU
V9781781681503
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About Jacques Ranciere
Jacques Ranciere is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris-VIII. His books include The Politics of Aesthetics, On the Shores of Politics, Short Voyages to the Land of the People, The Nights of Labor, Staging the People, and The Emancipated Spectator.
Reviews for Hatred of democracy
This tastily sardonic essay is partly a scholarly sprint through the history of political philosophy, and partly a very enjoyable stream of insults directed at rival penseurs.
Guardian A piercing essay on the definitions and redefinitions of the term 'democracy.'
Times Higher Education Supplement In our ... Read more
Guardian A piercing essay on the definitions and redefinitions of the term 'democracy.'
Times Higher Education Supplement In our ... Read more