Hatred of Democracy
Book 0 of Radical Thinkers 08
Language: English
Publisher: Verso Books
Published: Jan 7, 2014
Words:
30683
Flesch:
47.67
DDC:
321.8
FAST Tags:
Democracy,
Political science--Philosophy,
Political sociology,
Democracy--Philosophy
LCC:
JC423
LC Genre:
Social Sciences>Political Science>Democracy
Book Details
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Description:
In this vehement defence of democracy, Jacques Rancière 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, Rancière argues that true democracy—government 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.