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Pierre Rosanvallon

    January 1, 1948

    Pierre Rosanvallon is a French intellectual and historian whose work delves into the history of democracy and politics. He examines the role of the state and the question of social justice in contemporary societies. His analyses are marked by a profound understanding of political ideas and their evolution. Through his writings, he offers readers insightful perspectives on crucial societal issues.

    Der Staat in Frankreich von 1789 bis in die Gegenwart
    The New Social Question
    The Populist Century
    Counter-Democracy
    Democracy Past and Future
    The Society of Equals
    • 2021

      The Populist Century

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Populism channels societal anger, positioning itself as a remedy for contemporary chaos. It presents a compelling and cohesive vision of democracy, society, and the economy, appealing to those seeking clarity and order amidst uncertainty.

      The Populist Century
    • 2013

      The Society of Equals

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.1(28)Add rating

      Society's wealthiest members claim an ever-expanding share of income and property--a true counterrevolution, says Pierre Rosanvallon, the end of the age of growing equality launched by the American and French revolutions. Just as significant, driving this contemporary inequality has been a loss of faith in the ideal of equality itself.

      The Society of Equals
    • 2008

      The latest contribution to one of the most distinguished and important series in political thought in the world.

      Counter-Democracy
    • 2007

      A collection of essays on the historical origins, contemporary difficulties, and future prospects of democratic life. It examines the pathologies that have curtailed democracy's potential and challenges the antitotalitarian liberalism that has dominated recent political thought.

      Democracy Past and Future