Publisher | Bristol University Press |
ISBN 13 | 9781529215489 |
ISBN 10 | 152921548X |
Author | Timothy Stacey (Author) |
Book Format | Hardcover |
Book Description | In the wake of populism, Timothy Stacey's book critically reflects on what is missing from the liberal project with the aim of saving liberalism. It explains that populists have harnessed myth, ritual, magic and tradition to advance their ambitions, and why opponents need to embrace rather than eschew them. Using examples of liberally oriented activists in Vancouver, it presents an accessible theorization of these quasi-religious concepts in secular life. The result is to provide both a new theoretical understanding of why liberalism fails to engage people, and a toolkit for campaigners, policymakers and academics seeking to bridge the gap between liberal aspirations and lived experiences, in order to promote political engagement and to create unity out of division. |
About the Author | Timothy Stacey is Lecturer in Area Studies at Leiden University. |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 6/1/2022 |
Number of Pages | 206 |
Saving Liberalism From Itself : The Spirit Of Political Participation - Hardback