Cancelled

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The Left Way Back from Woke

By Umut Ozkirimli

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Cancelled delves into the complex dynamics of cancel culture, examining its impact on public discourse and personal lives. The author, Umut Ozkirimli, explores the motivations behind cancellation and its consequences, while providing a critical analysis of how this phenomenon affects freedom of speech and societal norms. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly insight, the book offers a nuanced perspective on a highly debated topic in modern politics and current affairs.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the complexities of modern social dialogues and the phenomenon of 'cancellation' in contemporary society. The author offers a deep dive into the dynamics of political correctness and the impact it has on public discourse, providing an insightful perspective on its implications within politics and current affairs.

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Right now, someone, somewhere is being cancelled. Off-the-cuff tweets or "harmless" office banter have the potential to wreck lives. The Left condemns the Right and the bigotry of the old elites. The Right complains about brain-dead political correctness. In reality, both sides are colluding in a reactionary politics that is as self-defeating as it is divisive. Can the Left escape this extremism and stay true to the progressive ideals it once professed?

In this provocative book, Cancelled, Umut Özkırımlı reveals how the Left has been sucked into a spiral of toxic hatred and outrage-mongering, retreating from the democratic ideals of freedom and pluralism that it purports to represent. Exploring the similarities between right-wing populism and radical identity politics, he sets out an alternative vision. It is only by focusing on our common humanity and working across differences that the Left will find a constructive and consensual way back from "woke".

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Cancelled by Umut Özkırımlı is described as a bold critique of both right-wing populism and the extremes of the woke left, offering a balanced examination of cancel culture. Some reviews highlight the book's accessibility and intellectual bravery, suggesting it challenges readers to rethink entrenched positions through a thoughtful discourse that provokes debate. While the author critiques both ends of the political spectrum, he provides an opportunity for dialogue and reflection, making it a significant contribution to contemporary political thought.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509550920

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Umut Ozkirimli

About the Author

Umut Özkırımlı is a senior research fellow at IBEI (Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals), a professor at Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University, and a senior research associate at CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs). His writings appear in the Guardian, openDemocracy, Times Higher Education, Huffington Post, among others. Find him online at @UOzkirimli and umutozkirimli.com.