The Rise of Lifestyle Activism

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The book examines the evolving values and ideas within a significant segment of the political Left over recent decades. It highlights a shift towards questioning economic growth, prioritizing environmental sustainability over material abundance, critiquing instrumental reason, and expressing skepticism towards universalist claims. Additionally, it emphasizes the growing attachment to subjective and pluralistic identities within Leftist narratives and social movements, reflecting a transformation in their ideological landscape.