Democracy in the Political Present

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A Queer-Feminist Theory

By Isabell Lorey

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Democracy in the Political Present by Isabell Lorey explores the concept of democracy within the context of contemporary political challenges. It delves into the dynamic and often precarious nature of democratic practices today, addressing the tension between the temporary and transformative aspects of political life. The book examines how these elements shape and influence the understanding and implementation of democracy in modern societies, placing a strong emphasis on the need for resilience and adaptability in political engagement.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring contemporary political theory, particularly the concept and practice of democracy in modern society. It delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of democracy, offering thought-provoking insights into how these ideas influence our political environment today.

Democracy in the Political Present

A queer feminist theory of democracy

A queer feminist theory of democracy

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Presentist democracy is without a people and without nation. Rather than regimes of borders and migration, its borders are sexism and racism, homo- and transphobia, colonialism and extractivism.

In the midst of the crises and threats to liberal democracy, Isabell Lorey develops a democracy in the present tense; one which breaks open political certainties and linear concepts of progress and growth. Her queer feminist political theory formulates a fundamental critique of masculinist concepts of the people, representation, institutions, and the multitude.

In doing so, she unfolds an original concept of a presentist democracy based on care and interrelatedness, on the irreducibility of responsibilities—one which cannot be conceived of without social movements’ past struggles and current practices.

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Isabell Lorey's Democracy in the Political Present explores the concept of a transnational, non-identitarian democracy through a rich tapestry of voices and philosophical reinterpretations. The book weaves together political philosophy and queer-feminist theory, focusing on keywords like democracy, time, and sovereignty to challenge and redefine democratic potentials. Through insightful analysis, Lorey envisions an alternative democracy characterised by collective care, debt, and the urgent need for continual experimentation and adaptability in contemporary times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839767333

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Isabell Lorey is a Queer Studies Professor at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne and works for transversal texts, the publication platform of the European Institute for Progressive Cultural Policies. She is the author of several books, including State of Insecurity: Government of the Precarious.