Laclau, Ernesto

On Populist Reason

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ISBN 13:: 9781788731317
author:: Laclau, Ernesto
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Verso Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 21 x 14 centimetres (0.37 kg)
Genre:: Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:: New
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Ernesto Laclau's On Populist Reason is a thought-provoking exploration of how popular identities are constructed and how "the people" emerge as a collective actor.

The author skillfully combines theoretical analysis with empirical references from various historical and geographical contexts to offer a critical reading of the existing literature on populism. Laclau examines the dependency of populist movements on earlier theorists, such as Taine and Freud, shedding new light on this complex topic.

This book is an important contribution to understanding political identities in contemporary times, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this subject.

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