Howard Caygill

On Resistance

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ISBN 13:
9781472523099
author:
Howard Caygill
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
264
Dimensions:
17.5 x 2 x 20 cm
Genre:
History, Social & Economic History, Protest & Reform, Howard Caygill,On Resistance,Bloomsbury Academic,1472523091,Politics: General & Reference,Philosophy,Resistance (Philosophy),Modern Philosophy,Government, Politics,Society, Politics & Philosophy,G
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On Resistance: A Philosophy of Defiance by Howard Caygill In the contemporary political imagination and action, one word stands out as central to understanding our world: resistance. From armed guerrilla movements to mass pacifist protests, concepts of resistance have become ubiquitous and urgent. This book offers a systematic analysis of resistance, examining its relationship with military violence, cultural representation, and its role in defying political oppression. Caygill explores the contributions of key thinkers from Marx to Fanon, tracing the evolution of resistant ideas throughout modern world history. He identifies typological consistencies that make up resistance and reflects on contemporary manifestations of protest and struggle. By examining the features of resistance, strategies, character, and habitual forms, Caygill critiques the concept and its underlying discourses. Through this analysis, Caygill sheds light on whether the 21st century is evolving new understandings of protest and struggle. This thought-provoking book provides a nuanced exploration of resistance, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding our complex world today.

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