Left Theory and the Alt-Right

By: Di Leo, Jeffrey R. and Sophia A. McClennen

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Synopsis: The alt-right movement in the United States has actively been endorsing the use of left theory to achieve its ends—and with varying degrees of success. Tracing occasions where figures on the alt-right reference left theory, this volume asks if the alt-right’s reference of left theory is just bad reading, or are there troubling ways that certain types of left theory encourage such interpretations? What if the connections between left theory and the alt-right lie in the shared disdain for certain types of institutions, structures of power, and the status quo? Are there lessons to be learned in what can often appear as an overlapping desire to deconstruct concepts like truth, justice, freedom, and democracy? Drawing on the longer history of right-wing readings of left theory, this volume seeks to unpack these recent developments and consider their impact on the future of theory.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 178 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000927672
Related ISBNs:: 9781032544878, 9781003425144, 9781032544861
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 08/23/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Jeffrey R. Di Leo and Sophia A. McClennen
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Jeffrey R. Di Leo
Edited by:: Sophia A. Mcclennen