Hatred of Democracy
Published on 7. January 2014
106 pages
978-1-78168-513-6 (ISBN)
Description
In this vehement defence of democracy, Jacques Ranci¿re 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, Ranci¿re 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.
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Ebook UK & RoW
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
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Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-78168-513-6 (9781781685136)
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Jacques Ranci¿re 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.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 From Victorious Democracy to Criminal Democracy
- 2 Politics, or the Lost Shepherd
- 3 Democracy, Republic, Representation
- 4 The Rationality of a Hatred
- Notes
