This Northern Irish author delves into the intricate relationships between ethics, politics, and society. His work examines historical and contemporary social movements, offering a sharp perspective on the nature of power and class struggle. Through his writing and public commentary, he aims to foster critical thinking and activism.
The book critiques the justifications for the Iraq War, challenging the narrative that it was a "humanitarian intervention" and that the US military acts as a liberating force. It examines the perspectives of prominent liberal commentators who argue that Islam poses a significant threat to global peace. Through a critical lens, it addresses the implications of these views and their impact on public discourse regarding war and intervention.
The narrative explores the actions of everyday Americans who have stood up against imperialism throughout history, highlighting significant moments from Mark Twain's critiques to the anti-Vietnam War movement. It showcases the courage and determination of individuals who have questioned and resisted the expansion of American power, illustrating a rich tapestry of dissent and activism that has shaped the nation's conscience.
Examining the aftermath of the Arab Spring, this book explores the Spring not
as a series of failed revolutions but as successful counter-revolutions.
Adding a new dimension to the history of revolutions, it addresses key debates
in democratisation, authoritarian resilience and civil resistance.
A brilliant probe into the political and psychological effects of our changing relationship with social mediaFormer social media executives tell us that the system is an addiction-machine. We are users, waiting for our next hit as we like, comment and share. We write to the machine as individuals, but it responds by aggregating our fantasies, desires and frailties into data, and returning them to us as a commodity experience.The Twittering Machine is an unflinching view into the calamities of digital life: the circus of online trolling, flourishing alt-right subcultures, pervasive corporate surveillance, and the virtual data mines of Facebook and Google where we spend considerable portions of our free time. In this polemical tour de force, Richard Seymour shows how the digital world is changing the ways we speak, write, and think.Through journalism, psychoanalytic reflection and insights from users, developers, security experts and others, Seymour probes the human side of the machine, asking what we’re getting out of it, and what we’re getting into. Social media held out the promise that we could make our own history–to what extent did we choose the nightmare that it has become?
The book delves into the complexities of David Cameron's political persona, portraying him as a multifaceted figure appealing to diverse groups, from youth to traditionalists. It critiques the superficiality of his image, suggesting that despite extensive public knowledge about him, he remains an ambiguous figure lacking depth. The narrative aims to expose the disingenuous nature of his politics and to analyze the underlying forces he represents, ultimately revealing the disconnect between his public persona and genuine political substance.
Up-to-date analysis of how Corbyn rose to the head of the labour party, and his prospects for staying thereJeremy Corbyn, the "dark horse" candidate for the Labour leadership, won and won big. With a landslide in the first round, this unassuming antiwar socialist crushed the opposition, particularly the Blairite opposition.For the first time in decades, socialism is back on the agenda--and for the first time in Labour's history, it controls the leadership. The party machine couldn't stop him. An almost unanimous media campaign couldn't stop him. It is as if their power, like that of the Wizard of Oz, was always mostly illusion. Now Corbyn has one chance to convince the public to support his reforming ambitions.Where did he come from, and what chance does he have? This book tells the story of how Corbyn's rise was made possible by the long decline of Labour and a deep crisis of British democracy. It surveys the makeshift coalition of trade unionists, young and precarious workers, and students, who rallied to Corbyn. It shows how a novel social media campaign turned the media's "Project Fear" on its head, making a virtue of every accusation they threw at him. And finally it asks, with all the artillery that is still ranged against Corbyn, and given the crisis-ridden Labour Party that he has inherited, what it would mean for him to succeed.
From Richard Seymour, one of the UK's leading public intellectuals, comes a
characteristic blend of forensic insight and analysis, personal journey, and a
vivid respect for the natural world. This collection of essays chronicles his
ecological awakening and brings his radical perspective to the spectre of
climate collapse.
Originally published in 1722, this classic guide to card and board games provides easy-to-follow instructions for playing popular games such as Ombre, Picquet, and Chess. Perfect for gamers and history buffs alike, it offers a glimpse into the world of gaming in the early 18th century.
