On Populist Reason
Download or Read eBook On Populist Reason PDF written by Ernesto Laclau and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ernesto Laclau |
| Publisher | : Verso Books |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2018-09-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781788731331 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1788731336 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis On Populist Reason by : Ernesto Laclau
Book excerpt: A philosophical and political exploration of the construction of popular identities In this highly original and influential work, Ernesto Laclau focuses on the construction of popular identities and how “the people” emerge as a collective actor. Skilfully combining theoretical analysis with a myriad of empirical references from numerous historical and geographical contexts, he offers a critical reading of the existing literature on populism, demonstrating its dependency on the theorists of “mass psychology,” such as Taine and Freud. On Populist Reason is essential reading for all those interested in the question of political identities in the present day.
