{"product_id":"9781526163738","title":"Critical theory and demagogic populism","description":"Author: Paul K. Jones\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781526163738\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Manchester University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 Apr 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopulism is a powerful force today, but its full scope has eluded the analytical tools of both orthodox and heterodox \u0026amp;#x27;populism studies.\u0026amp;#x27; This book provides a valuable alternative perspective. It reconstructs in detail for the first time the compares these with contemporary approaches. Modern demagogy emerges as a key under-researched feature of populism, since populist movements, whether \u0026amp;#x27;left\u0026amp;#x27; or \u0026amp;#x27;right\u0026amp;#x27;, are highly susceptible to \u0026amp;#x27;demagogic capture\u0026amp;#x27;.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also details the culture industry\u0026amp;#x27;s populist contradictions - including its role as an incubator of modern demagogues - from the 1920s through to today\u0026amp;#x27;s social media and \u0026amp;#x27;Trumpian psychotechnics\u0026amp;#x27;. Featuring a previously unpublished text by Adorno on modern demagogy as an appendix, it will be of interest to everyone concerned about the rise of demagogic populism today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830028914846,"sku":"ADS-9781526163738","price":69.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781526163738.jpg?v=1778558357","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781526163738","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}