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Dive deep into the complex layers of modern society with 'Who is Charlie?: Xenophobia and the New Middle Class'. This influential book, authored by Emmanuel Todd, unpacks the sociological dynamics following the tragic Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris on January 7, 2015. Explore how millions took to the streets, united under the mantra 'Je suis Charlie', and examine the reality behind their protest. Todd analyzes the demographics of these demonstrators, revealing a paradox where the proclaimed support for liberty, equality, and fraternity often masked deeper conservative values. With its critical perspective on xenophobia, the book addresses pressing questions about the middle class's role in societal inequality, particularly regarding marginalized and immigrant communities. From the anthropological to the political, Todd offers a poignant critique of contemporary western societies. With a focus on the challenges posed by economic disparity and cultural division, 'Who is Charlie?' serves as a profound commentary on the struggles faced by today's new middle class. As you engage with Todd's insights, you'll be compelled to reconsider societal norms and the true meaning of solidarity. Whether you're a sociologist, a student of cultural studies, or simply someone seeking to understand the intricacies of modern conflicts, this book is essential reading. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509505784. Year: 2016. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 220. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509505784
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220
Description:
In the wake of the attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris on 7 January 2015, millions took to the streets to demonstrate their revulsion, expressing a desire to reaffirm the ideals of the French Republic: libertĂ©, Ă©galitĂ©, fraternitĂ©. But who were the millions of demonstrators who were suddenly united under the single cry of ÂJe suis Charlie™?In this probing new book, Emmanuel Todd investigates the cartography and sociology of the three to four million who marched in Paris and across France and draws some unsettling conclusions. For while they claimed to support liberal, republican values, the real middle classes who marched on that day of indignant protest also had a quite different programme in mind, one that was far removed from their proclaimed ideal. Their deep values were in fact more reminiscent of the most depressing aspects of France™s national history: conservatism, selfishness, domination and inequality.By identifying the anthropological, religious, economic and political forces that brought France to the edge of the abyss, Todd reveals the real dangers posed to all western societies when the interests of privileged middle classes work against marginalised and immigrant groups. Should we really continue to mistreat young people, force the children of immigrants to live on the outskirts of our cities, consign the poorer classes to the remoter parts of the country, demonise Islam, and allow the growth of an ever more menacing anti-Semitism? While asking uncomfortable questions and offering no easy solutions, Todd points to the difficult and uncertain path that might lead to an
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509505784
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220
Description:
In the wake of the attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris on 7 January 2015, millions took to the streets to demonstrate their revulsion, expressing a desire to reaffirm the ideals of the French Republic: libertĂ©, Ă©galitĂ©, fraternitĂ©. But who were the millions of demonstrators who were suddenly united under the single cry of ÂJe suis Charlie™?In this probing new book, Emmanuel Todd investigates the cartography and sociology of the three to four million who marched in Paris and across France and draws some unsettling conclusions. For while they claimed to support liberal, republican values, the real middle classes who marched on that day of indignant protest also had a quite different programme in mind, one that was far removed from their proclaimed ideal. Their deep values were in fact more reminiscent of the most depressing aspects of France™s national history: conservatism, selfishness, domination and inequality.By identifying the anthropological, religious, economic and political forces that brought France to the edge of the abyss, Todd reveals the real dangers posed to all western societies when the interests of privileged middle classes work against marginalised and immigrant groups. Should we really continue to mistreat young people, force the children of immigrants to live on the outskirts of our cities, consign the poorer classes to the remoter parts of the country, demonise Islam, and allow the growth of an ever more menacing anti-Semitism? While asking uncomfortable questions and offering no easy solutions, Todd points to the difficult and uncertain path that might lead to an