Common Hegemony, Populism, and the New Municipalism: Democratic Alter-Politics and Transformative Strategies

Common Hegemony, Populism, and the New Municipalism critically explores the global rise of alternative democratic politics since the 1990s, combining a comprehensive account of contemporary alter-politics with an extensive treatment of strategic challenges. It examines specific movements such as 15-M and new municipalism to understand how they have transfigured counter-hegemonic politics toward egalitarianism, diversity, and grassroots self-government.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Since the 1990s, a new democratic politics has emerged globally, challenging the traditional hegemonic structures. This book critically examines this phenomenon, exploring its practices and theories from various movements and contexts. Author Alexandros Kioupkiolis combines a comprehensive account of contemporary alter-politics with an in-depth analysis of strategic challenges. He also delves into theories of hegemony, drawing inspiration from contemporary social movements and practices. The book examines specific movements like 15-M and new municipalism, highlighting how they have transformed counter-hegemonic politics towards egalitarianism, diversity, and grassroots self-government. This work will appeal to researchers and students of contemporary political theory, democratic theory, and social movement studies.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032206769