Age Of Anger

Discover the profound insights of *Age of Anger*, a compelling paperback by Pankaj Mishra. This exploration of the modern world's psyche delves into the reasons behind the rise of paranoid hatreds and vengeful nationalism. With 416 pages of thought-provoking analysis, this book connects the historical threads from the 18th century to today's social issues, including racism, misogyny, and the influence of demagogues. Readers will understand the dynamics of modernity and the disaffected individuals who turn to violence and nationalism. This edition, published by Penguin UK, is in pristine, brand new condition, making it a perfect addition to your library for those seeking to comprehend the chaotic world we live in. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential read, crafted for anyone interested in contemporary social issues, politics, and cultural history. Unravel the complex relationship between societal promises and individual disillusionment with *Age of Anger* – a must-read for understanding the urgency of our time.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141984087
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416


Description:
How can we explain the origins of the great wave of paranoid hatreds that seem inescapable in our close-knit world - from American 'shooters' and ISIS to Trump, from a rise in vengeful nationalism across the world to racism and misogyny on social media? In Age of Anger, Pankaj Mishra answers our bewilderment by casting his gaze back to the eighteenth century, before leading us to the present.

He shows that as the world became modern those who were unable to fulfil its promises - freedom, stability and prosperity - were increasingly susceptible to demagogues. It was from among the ranks of the disaffected that the militants of the 19th century arose - angry young men who became cultural nationalists in Germany, messianic revolutionaries in Russia, bellicose chauvinists in Italy, and anarchist terrorists internationally.

Today, just as then, the wider embrace of mass politics, technology, and the pursuit of wealth and individualism has cast many more billions adrift in a literally demoralized world, uprooted from tradition but still far from modernity - with the same terrible results. Making startling connections and comparisons, Age of Anger is a book of immense urgency and profound argument. It is a history of our present predicament unlike any other.

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