Ideology and Politics / Edition 1

by John J Schwarzmantel

Overview

This book challenges the idea of post-ideological consensus and offers a fresh perspective on the current state of political ideologies. Ideology and Politics presents an accessible account of a new era of ideological politics, where the dominant neo-liberalism has spawned a diverse global range of 'ideologies of opposition'. It situates these radical frameworks of change and protest in relation to more traditional 'anti' ideologies and seeks to re-establish the relevance of ideologies for political action in the contemporary world.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412919739
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/03/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Schwarzmantel is Senior Lecturer in Politics and Programme Director of the MA in Democratic Studies at the University of Leeds.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Debate Over Ideology
Where is Ideology Now?
Concepts and Theories of Ideological Hegemony
PART ONE: TRADITIONAL IDEOLOGIES IN CRISIS
The Hegemony of Liberalism
Crises of Right and Left
The National and the Global
PART TWO: THE CHALLENGE OF NEW IDEOLOGIES
Ideology and Identity
New Forms of Political Community
Radical Ideologies of Change and Protest
Conclusion
The Future of Ideologies
Post-Ideological Politics, or New Counter-Ideologies?

Editorial Reviews

This book successfully challenges the notion that we live in a post-ideological age. John Schwarzmantel searchingly questions the thesis that only single issues and identities matter, providing a reliable compass to help students navigate through a world that has witnessed the death of Communism and the rise of neo-liberal hegemony.

Jules Townshend, Professor of Political Theory, Manchester Metropolitan University

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