True Believers and the Great Replacement: Understanding Anomie and Alienation

The book "True Believers and the Great Replacement" explores the responses of Western cultures to changes in the racial, religious, and ethnic makeup of society, discussing the Great Replacement Theory and the "Cancel Culture" movement. It analyzes these responses in terms of the concepts of anomie and the true believer and suggests strategic responses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

True Believers and the Great Replacement delves into the responses of various segments of Western cultures who are concerned about the changing racial, religious, and ethnic composition of society, fearing that it threatens their way of life. The book explores the concept of the "Great Replacement Theory," which suggests that the traditional character of Western society is being undermined by outsiders. Analyzing this theory in the context of Critical Race Theory and the "Cancel Culture" movement, the author examines the anxieties and reactions of individuals who feel alienated by the rapid and disorienting changes in the world. Drawing upon the insights of Eric Hoffer and Emile Durkheim, the author explores these responses in terms of the concepts of anomie and the true believer. Through this analysis, strategic responses are suggested to address these concerns. The volume is of interest to scholars and practitioners engaged in the study of race and ethnicity, business, and social and cultural analyses.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032428000