Reflections on Post-Marxism: Laclau and Mouffe's Project of Radical Democracy in the 21st Century

Description

The world has changed dramatically since the emergence of post-Marxism, and a reassessment is needed to determine its significance in the modern world. First published as a special issue of Global Discourse, this book explores the theoretical position of post-Marxism and investigates its significance in recent global political developments such as Brexit, Trump and the rise of the far right. With valuable insights from international contributors across a range of disciplines, the book puts forward a strong case for the continuing relevance of post-Marxism and, particularly, for Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe's theory of radical democracy.

Stuart Sim is retired Professor of Critical Theory at Northumbria University. He is widely published in the fields of critical theory and continental philosophy.

"Timely and engaging, this is the book on radical democracy that the present multiplication of turning points urgently needs. With extraordinarily stimulating essays and rejoinders, critical responses and forceful replies, this is intellectual dialogue in a pluralist environment at its very best." Geoff Boucher, Deakin University "In this new era of political polarisations, tensions, and instabilities, this book carries out the timely task of reflecting on the relevance of post-Marxism in the current climate." Ashley Woodward, University of Dundee