Description
Major analysis of the forces that drive populism and their relation to democracy
About the Author
Ernesto Laclau (1935-2014) was Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Government, University of Essex, and Distinguished Professor for Humanities and Rhetorical Studies at Northwestern University. He was the author of, amongst other works, Hegemony and Socialist Strategy (with Chantal Mouffe), New Reflections of the Revolution of Our Time, The Populist Reason, Contingency, Hegemony, Universality (with Judith Butler and Slavoj Zizek), and Emancipation(s).
Reviews
What needs to be politically articulated at the present time is the possibility of a leftist populism. This is what makes Laclau's long-awaited book so important. Arguably, populism has always been the governing concept in Laclau's work and in On Populist Reason, he lays out his position with great power and analytical clarity. -- Simon Critchley
Book Information
ISBN 9781844671861
Author Ernesto Laclau
Format Paperback
Page Count 276
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 341g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 23mm