Swift, David
Left for Itself, A: Left-wing Hobbyists and Performative Radicalism
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781789040739
- author:
- Swift, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Zero Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Government,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Swift's A Left for Itself offers a critical examination of the British left's current trajectory. The author argues that the rise of 'left-wing hobbyists' and performative radicals has led to a disconnect between socio-economic realities and politico-cultural views. Swift's analysis boldly questions what constitutes a worthy politics, one driven by follower count or effecting meaningful change. By interrogating this connection, he sheds light on the complexities of contemporary left-wing thought. This book provides a nuanced exploration of the 'Identity Left' and its implications for effective politics.
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