The Time of Revolt

The Time of RevoltExplore the essential exploration of revolt in 'The Time of Revolt', a compelling read that dives deep into the contemporary landscape of global protests and social upheaval. This captivating book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, offers a fresh perspective on the motivations behind revolts from London to Hong Kong and Buenos Aires to Beirut. With a keen analysis of events like the tragic murder of George Floyd, it connects the threads of

Explore the essential exploration of revolt in 'The Time of Revolt', a compelling read that dives deep into the contemporary landscape of global protests and social upheaval. This captivating book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, offers a fresh perspective on the motivations behind revolts from London to Hong Kong and Buenos Aires to Beirut. With a keen analysis of events like the tragic murder of George Floyd, it connects the threads of historical and modern struggles, revealing the broader implications of societal discontent. The 160-page narrative dissects revolt not as mere anger but as a significant challenge to state sovereignty, illustrating how protests disrupt the ordinary flow of time and history. This insightful book is perfect for students of politics, philosophy, and anyone intrigued by pressing political issues today. With an ISBN of 9781509548392, it ensures a comprehensive understanding of revolt's impact and significance in our world. Whether you are a political science student or simply interested in the dynamics of change, this book is a must-read. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get ready to delve into the revolutionary ideas that shape our current reality!

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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ISBN: 9781509548392
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


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As capitalism triumphs on the ruins of utopias and faith in progress fades, revolts are breaking out everywhere. From London to Hong Kong and from Buenos Aires to Beirut, protests flare up, in some cases spreading like wildfire, in other cases petering out and reigniting elsewhere. Not even the pandemic has been able to stop them: as many were reflecting on the loss of public space, the fuse of a fresh explosion was lit in Minneapolis with the brutal murder of George Floyd. We are living in an age of revolt.


But what is revolt? It would be a mistake to think of it as simply an explosion of anger, a spontaneous and irrational outburst, as it is often portrayed in the media. Exploding anger is not a bolt from the blue but a symptom of a social order in which the sovereignty of the state has imposed itself as the sole condition of order. Revolt challenges the sovereignty of the state, whether it is democratic or despotic, exposing the violence that underpins it. Revolt upsets the agenda of power, interrupts time, throws history into disarray. The time of revolt, discontinuous and intermittent, is also a revolt of time, an anarchic transition to a space of time that disengages itself from the architecture of politics.


This brilliant reflection on the nature and significance of revolt will be of interest to students of politics and philosophy and to anyone concerned with the key questions of politics today.