Political conflict in our society is inevitable, and its results are often far from negative. How then should we deal with the intractable differences arising f

Focuses on a very significant psycho-cultural concept (that of "agonistics" or "contestatory creativity") with ramifications in several areas of the postmodern

Political conflict in our society is inevitable, and its results are often far from negative. How then should we deal with the intractable differences arising f

This book examines the ambiguities inherent in the concept of the agon as a motivating, conflictual force behind creative and social expression. The notion of a

Chantal Mouffe presents a timely and stimulating account of the current state of democracy, exploring contemporary examples such as the Iraq war, racism and the