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The book explores major theories that have shaped contemporary Western thought, delving into the ideas of influential philosophers such as Kant, Marx, and Heidegger, alongside modern theorists like Foucault, Deleuze, and Hall. It clarifies their key concepts and examines the implications of their theories, offering insights into how these thinkers have contributed to current intellectual discourse and the potential for future exploration in various fields.

The book delves into the complexities of Donald Trump's character and leadership style, questioning whether his irrationality and bombastic behavior stem from personality traits or deeper incompetence. It explores themes of populism, illiberalism, and nationalism, suggesting that these may be strategic responses to societal feelings of abandonment and resentment. Through critical analysis, the text seeks to understand the underlying motivations behind Trump's actions and the chaos that often accompanies his presidency.

A cultural analysis of anxiety, alienation and narcissism in America.

Lawrence Grossberg, one of the most influential figures in cultural studies, assesses the mission of cultural studies as a discipline in the past, present and future

The book explores the troubling shift in American society from celebrating childhood to viewing children as threats to social and moral values. It highlights the criminalization of certain behaviors in schools, leading to increased confinement of youth. Grossberg challenges common narratives attributing these issues to parenting or family crises, instead linking them to broader economic ideologies and cultural conflicts. He examines the implications of these changes on America's identity and modern culture, urging a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward children.

Includes essays that offer a sophisticated view of the growing power of popular culture and its increasing inseparability from contemporary structures of economic and political power and from our everyday lives. This title reveals the ways in which popular culture is being mobilised in the service of economic and political struggles.