Sparrow, Jeff
Trigger Warnings: political correctness and the rise of the right
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911617075
- author:
- Sparrow, Jeff
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Scribe Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Donald Trump is a figure of controversy, embodying a paradoxical blend of excess and anti-establishment sentiment. His rise to power in the 21st century highlights the growing divide between the haves and have-nots, with the world's richest billionaires controlling a disproportionate amount of wealth and power. The concept of "political correctness" has become a contentious issue, with some arguing that it stifles free speech and others seeing it as a necessary tool for promoting social justice. In the face of this growing divide, progressives are forced to re-evaluate their approach and consider alternative strategies for engaging with the working class. Jeff Sparrow's book, Trigger Warnings, explores the evolution of this debate, tracing the development of new vocabularies and ideologies that have shaped the current political landscape.