Routledge - Radical Democracy and Collective Movements Today

Explore the complex dynamics of modern political mobilization with Radical Democracy and Collective Movements Today. This Routledge publication examines the distinctive traits of global movements such as the Arab Spring, the Spanish indignados, the Greek aganaktismenoi, and Occupy Wall Street. These movements are characterized by their extensive use of social networking and a commitment to direct democratic participation. This text analyzes how these leaderless and self-organized groups operate. Because they are socially and ideologically heterogeneous, they often dismiss fixed agendas or traditional ideologies. The book investigates the tension between the assembled multitudes that drive these mobilizations and their aspirations to speak in the name of 'the people.' It provides a deep look into the biopolitics of the multitude versus the hegemony of the people, making it a vital resource for those studying contemporary social and political shifts.