Neoliberalism Reloaded: Authoritarian Governmentality and the Rise of the Radical Right

Neoliberalism Reloaded: Authoritarian Governmentality and the Rise of the Radical Right examines the rise of the radical right and the violent enforcement of neoliberal governmentality, combining political authoritarianism, ethnocentric nationalism, racism, misogyny, and antifeminism with neoliberal economic principles. It argues that this post-2008 crisis phase is a fascist moment of neoliberalism, but more precise analytical tools are needed to understand the emergence of the New Right and punitive neoliberalism. The book seeks to contribute to understanding the challenges of our present to imagine alternative futures.

Format: Hardback
Length: 209 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2023
Publisher: De Gruyter

Neoliberalism Reloaded: Authoritarian Governmentality and the Rise of the Radical Right delves into the intense enforcement of neoliberal governmentality and its profound connection to the emergence of a novel political and cultural Right that amalgamates political authoritarianism, ethnocentric nationalism, racism, misogyny, and antifeminism with neoliberal economic principles. Numerous critical scholars have characterized this post-2008 crisis phase as a fascist moment of neoliberalism, as far-Right movements and parties not only increase their political representation but also shape the political agenda of today. However, a more precise analytical framework is required to fully comprehend this crucial political moment.

In this context, Neoliberalism Reloaded: Authoritarian Governmentality and the Rise of the Radical Right aims to explore the origins of the New Right and punitive neoliberalism not only as a response to a crisis of accumulation but also as a product of neoliberal reason and the historical alliance between neoliberal capitalism and conservative and reactionary political forces. Thus, rather than perceiving this moment as exceptional, this book seeks to uncover the roots of today's punitive neoliberalism within its theoretical framework and the violence inherent in neoliberal capitalism towards those racialized, colonized, genderized, and precarized populations that struggle to adapt to the norm of competitiveness. By undertaking this exploration, Neoliberalism Reloaded aims to contribute to understanding the challenges of our present as a vital step toward envisioning alternative futures.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 230 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110723267