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Discover the powerful insights of Jodi Dean's *Crowds and Party*, a compelling trade paperback that redefines collective political engagement. Published by Bloomsbury in 2018, this essential read offers 288 pages of thought-provoking analysis that channels the dynamic energies of crowds seen around the world in recent years. Dean challenges the traditional narratives of individualism in politics, advocating for a renewed focus on collective activism and the political party. With a keen examination of movements like Occupy, this book sheds light on how unauthorized gatherings can represent a 'gap of possibility' against the backdrop of capital and the state. As much of the Left grapples with fragmentation and a nostalgic yearning for past victories, Dean's argument for the party identifies its emotional and unconscious ties that unite individuals. By reframing our understanding of political parties as engines of connection and revitalization, *Crowds and Party* invites readers to rethink their role in political activism. Whether you're a student of political science or an activist seeking new perspectives, this book is a crucial addition to your library. Order now and join the conversation on the future of collective resistance! Order now for reliable delivery within New Zealand.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781687062
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 288
Description:
Crowds and Party channels the energies of the riotous crowds who took to the streets in the past five years into an argument for the political party. Rejecting the emphasis on individuals and multitudes, Jodi Dean argues that we need to rethink the collective subject of politics. When crowds appear in spaces unauthorized by capital and the state such as in the Occupy movement in New York, London and across the world they create a gap of possibility. But too many on the Left remain stuck in this beautiful moment of promise they argue for more of the same, further fragmenting issues and identities, rehearsing the last thirty years of left-wing defeat. In Crowds and Party, Dean argues that previous discussions of the party have missed its affective dimensions, the way it operates as a knot of unconscious processes and binds people together. Dean shows how we can see the party as an organization that can reinvigorate political practice.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781687062
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 288
Description:
Crowds and Party channels the energies of the riotous crowds who took to the streets in the past five years into an argument for the political party. Rejecting the emphasis on individuals and multitudes, Jodi Dean argues that we need to rethink the collective subject of politics. When crowds appear in spaces unauthorized by capital and the state such as in the Occupy movement in New York, London and across the world they create a gap of possibility. But too many on the Left remain stuck in this beautiful moment of promise they argue for more of the same, further fragmenting issues and identities, rehearsing the last thirty years of left-wing defeat. In Crowds and Party, Dean argues that previous discussions of the party have missed its affective dimensions, the way it operates as a knot of unconscious processes and binds people together. Dean shows how we can see the party as an organization that can reinvigorate political practice.