Critical Theory and Demagogic Populism

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By Paul K. Jones

Series: Critical Theory and Contemporary Society

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Critical Theory and Demagogic Populism explores the pervasive influence of populism and its analysis through both orthodox and heterodox approaches. Paul K. Jones offers a novel perspective by reconstructing the theory in detail and contrasting it with contemporary studies, focusing on how populist movements are vulnerable to demagogic influence. The book also examines the culture industry’s contradictory role in fostering demagogues, tracing this from the 1920s to modern social media and 'Trumpian psychotechnics'. An appendix includes a previously unpublished text by Adorno on modern demagogy, making this a crucial resource for understanding the rise of demagogic populism today.
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This book will appeal to scholars and students of political philosophy, cultural studies, media studies, and those concerned with the contemporary political landscape, especially the dynamics of populism and demagogy.

This is the first study to make a detail case for the Frankfurt School's relevance to understanding contemporary populism. It reconstructs their analysis of 'modern demagogy' and demonstrates its advantages over orthodox 'populism studies' and the work of Laclau. The book also extends the Institute's analysis to assess 'counter-demagogic' forces.

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Populism is a powerful force today, but its full scope has eluded the analytical tools of both orthodox and heterodox 'populism studies.' Critical Theory and Demagogic Populism provides a valuable alternative perspective. It reconstructs in detail for the first time the comparisons with contemporary approaches. Modern demagogy emerges as a key under-researched feature of populism, since populist movements, whether 'left' or 'right,' are highly susceptible to 'demagogic capture'.

The book also details the culture industry's populist contradictions—including its role as an incubator of modern demagogues—from the 1920s through to today's social media and 'Trumpian psychotechnics'. Featuring a previously unpublished text by Adorno on modern demagogy as an appendix, it will be of interest to everyone concerned about the rise of demagogic populism today.

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Praised as a tour de force by Johannes von Moltke, the book situates critical theory alongside thinkers from David Riesman to Gramsci, offering deep insights into both historical and contemporary populist phenomena. David Owen commends it as a superb piece of intellectual history that enriches understanding of theoretical responses to populism through a detailed historical lens. Overall, the work is recognised for its thorough conceptual development and interdisciplinary approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526163738

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: 2 black & white illustrations, 4 charts

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 417g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Paul K. Jones is Reader in Sociology in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University.

Critical Theory and Demagogic Populism