Left Populism and the Power of Affects: A Literary Exploration

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of left-wing populism around the world. From the election of Jeremy Corbyn in the United Kingdom to the rise of Bernie Sanders in the United States, left-wing populist movements have tapped into a deep vein of anger and frustration among working-class voters. But what is left populism, and how does it differ from other forms of populism? And what role do emotions play in the rise of left-wing populism?

Towards A Green Democratic Revolution: Left Populism and the Power of Affects

by Chantal Mouffe

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	213105 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	96 pages

FREE

In her new book, Left Populism and the Power of Affects, literary scholar Melissa Gregg explores the role of emotions in the rise of left-wing populism. Drawing on a variety of literary and cultural texts, Gregg argues that affects are not simply individual feelings, but rather social and political forces that shape our thoughts and actions. She shows how left-wing populist movements have been able to harness the power of affects to mobilize support and build solidarity among working-class voters.

Gregg begins her book by discussing the concept of affect theory. Affect theory is a field of study that examines the role of emotions in social and political life. Affect theorists argue that emotions are not simply individual feelings, but rather social and political forces that shape our thoughts and actions. They argue that emotions are produced and circulated through social and cultural practices, and that they have a powerful impact on our behavior.

Gregg draws on affect theory to argue that left-wing populist movements have been able to harness the power of affects to mobilize support and build solidarity among working-class voters. She shows how left-wing populist leaders have used evocative language and imagery to tap into the anger and frustration of working-class voters. They have also used social media and other forms of digital communication to create a sense of community and belonging among their supporters.

Gregg's book is a timely and important contribution to the study of left-wing populism. It provides a new way of understanding the role of emotions in social and political life, and it offers a valuable insights into the rise of left-wing populism around the world.

Left Populism and the Power of Affects is a groundbreaking work that examines the role of emotions in the rise of left-wing populism. Using a variety of literary and cultural texts, the book argues that affects are not simply individual feelings, but rather social and political forces that shape our thoughts and actions. Gregg shows how left-wing populist movements have been able to harness the power of affects to mobilize support and build solidarity among working-class voters. Her book is a timely and important contribution to the study of left-wing populism, and it offers valuable insights into the rise of left-wing populism around the world.

Towards A Green Democratic Revolution: Left Populism and the Power of Affects

by Chantal Mouffe

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	213105 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	96 pages

FREE