Dean's critique ranges from her argument that the term "democracy" has become a meaningless cipher invoked by the left and right alike to an analysis of the fantasy of free trade underlying neoliberalism, and from an examination of new theories of sovereignty advanced by politicians and left academics to a look at the changing meanings of "evil" in the speeches of U.S. presidents since the mid-twentieth century. She emphasizes the futility of a politics enacted by individuals determined not to offend anyone, and she examines questions of truth, knowledge, and power in relation to 9/11 conspiracy theories. Dean insists that any reestablishment of a vital and purposeful left politics will require shedding the mantle of victimization, confronting the marriage of neoliberalism and democracy, and mobilizing different terms to represent political strategies and goals.
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Dean's critique ranges from her argument that the term "democracy" has become a meaningless cipher invoked by the left and right alike to an analysis of the fantasy of free trade underlying neoliberalism, and from an examination of new theories of sovereignty advanced by politicians and left academics to a look at the changing meanings of "evil" in the speeches of U.S. presidents since the mid-twentieth century. She emphasizes the futility of a politics enacted by individuals determined not to offend anyone, and she examines questions of truth, knowledge, and power in relation to 9/11 conspiracy theories. Dean insists that any reestablishment of a vital and purposeful left politics will require shedding the mantle of victimization, confronting the marriage of neoliberalism and democracy, and mobilizing different terms to represent political strategies and goals.
Imprint | Duke University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 2009 |
Authors | Jodi Dean |
Dimensions | 240 x 149 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 217 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8223-4505-3 |
Barcode | 9780822345053 |
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LSN | 0-8223-4505-6 |