In the Ruins of Neoliberalism: The Rise of Antidemocratic Politics in the West (The Wellek Library Lectures)
by Wendy Brown
In this series of Wellek Library Lectures, Wendy Brown investigates the ruins of neoliberalism and its role in propelling antidemocratic politics throughout the West. She analyzes how market-driven ideologies have destabilized democratic structures, paving the way for authoritarian shifts and challenging the foundations of liberal governance.
About This Book
In the Ruins of Neoliberalism examines the decline of neoliberal principles and their evolution into drivers of antidemocratic movements in Western societies. Drawing from The Wellek Library Lectures, the book traces the ideological shifts that have undermined democratic norms.
The author delves into how neoliberalism's emphasis on market rationalities has permeated governance, eroding public institutions and fostering authoritarian tendencies. This work highlights the broader implications for political theory and contemporary governance.
Through a critical lens, the lectures address the rise of populist and illiberal politics as unintended consequences of neoliberal policies. The discussion provides a framework for understanding ongoing challenges to democracy in the West.
Overall, the book offers a timely reflection on the ruins left by neoliberalism and the urgent need to rethink political foundations in an era of democratic backsliding.
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