Affective Polarisation: Social Inequality in the UK after Austerity, Brexit and COVID-19

Inequality is an ever-present danger in our society, and this book addresses the crucial nexus between the lived experience of inequality and how it shapes political responses. It compiles case studies with theoretically informed discussions of the relationship between affective polarisation, social inequality, and the fall-out from Brexit and COVID-19.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Inequality poses a persistent threat to our society, and this essential book delves into the intricate connection between the lived reality of inequality and its impact on political responses. Drawing from contributors across the UK and Continental Europe, the book presents a collection of case studies accompanied by theoretically informed discussions on the relationship between affective polarization, social disparity, and the consequences of Brexit and COVID-19. Employing a broad definition of social inequality, the book encompasses various aspects such as economy, society, language, emotion culture, and historical and transnational perspectives, incorporating interviews and film to enhance its analysis. The contributors offer a compelling exploration of how the politics of the UK and the experiences of its residents have been reshaped in the early 21st century.

Inequality poses a persistent threat to our society, and this essential book delves into the intricate connection between the lived reality of inequality and its impact on political responses. Drawing from contributors across the UK and Continental Europe, the book presents a collection of case studies accompanied by theoretically informed discussions on the relationship between affective polarization, social disparity, and the consequences of Brexit and COVID-19. Employing a broad definition of social inequality, the book encompasses various aspects such as economy, society, language, emotion culture, and historical and transnational perspectives, incorporating interviews and film to enhance its analysis. The contributors offer a compelling exploration of how the politics of the UK and the experiences of its residents have been reshaped in the early 21st century.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 160 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529222265