Saul Newman Books

Focusing on ethnoregional conflicts, this study analyzes seven regions—Scotland, Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels, Quebec, Northern Ireland, and the Basque region of Spain. It explores factors influencing electoral support for ethnoregional parties, the coexistence of electoral conflict and ethnic violence, and the surprising inverse relationship between electoral success and policy effectiveness among these parties. With ongoing ethnic tensions globally, this work is essential for scholars and students in comparative politics and ethnic studies.

This critical examination delves into the constraints of Carl Schmitt's political theology, offering a fresh perspective amidst the ongoing challenges faced by liberal democracy. It explores the relevance of Schmitt's ideas in today's political landscape, questioning their implications and effectiveness in addressing contemporary issues. The analysis aims to shed light on the intersections of political theory and current events, providing insights into the evolving nature of governance and authority in a time of crisis.

Examining the influence of poststructuralism, this book delves into contemporary political theory, addressing key problems and issues relevant to modern politics. It offers insights into how poststructuralist thought shapes our understanding of political dynamics and challenges traditional frameworks, making it a crucial read for those interested in the intersection of philosophy and political discourse.

God is dead, but his presence lives on in politics. In this intellectual tour- de-force, Saul Newman shows how political theology arose alongside secularism, and relates to the problem of legitimising power and authority in modernity. This book will be a crucial text for students, scholars and readers interested political theology--

What shape can radical politics take today in a time abandoned by the great revolutionary projects of the past? In light of recent uprisings around the world against the neoliberal capitalist order, Saul Newman argues that anarchism - or as he calls it postanarchism - forms our contemporary political horizon.

Max Stirner was one of the most important and seminal thinkers of the mid-nineteenth century. He exposed the religiosity behind secular humanism and rationalism, and the domination of the individual behind liberal modes of politics. This edited collection explores Stirner's radical and contemporary importance as a political theorist.