{"title":"Raphael Schlembach","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaphael Schlembach’s works delve into contemporary political and social theory, challenging established perspectives with sharp analysis. His writing often explores themes of cultural identity, critique of modernity, and the dynamics of European history and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful, provocative texts that blend philosophy and cultural studies, offering fresh insights into education and reference topics. Schlembach’s style invites reflection on the forces shaping our world, making his books essential for those interested in critical theory and societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"against-old-europe-by-raphael-schlembach-9781409453338","title":"Against Old Europe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of the Iraq war, the term \u003cem\u003eOld Europe\u003c\/em\u003e was appropriated by politicians, civil society, and social movement actors alike to rally in defence of supposedly social and civilised values against the perceived predatory forces of American finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgainst Old Europe\u003c\/em\u003e sheds light on the social movement politics encapsulated in the protest slogan 'Fight Old Europe'. Within what is broadly labelled the global justice movement, it explores a particular, radical perspective that warns against the identification with European values by movements resisting neoliberalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the work of key theorists critical of globalization, including Habermas, Negri, Holloway, Postone, and de Benoist, the book examines critical theory approaches to alter-globalisation, illustrated with concrete examples of movements within contemporary Europe. In so doing, it invites readers to explore the charges of nationalism, anti-Americanism, and antisemitism brought against parts of the alter-globalisation movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a new perspective on critiques of globalization, \u003cem\u003eAgainst Old Europe\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to sociologists and social and political theorists studying social movements, anti-globalisation activism, and European politics and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604948730092,"sku":"9781409453338","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781409453338-against-old-europe.jpg?v=1778116076"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/raphael-schlembach.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}