{"product_id":"9788493904746","title":"Political moments","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolitical Moments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePolitical Moments\u003c\/em\u003e, philosopher Jacques Rancière gathers a selection of texts written between 1977 and 2009 that respond to specific demands of their time. Far from theoretical abstraction, each intervention is born from a public conflict or debate that compels one to take a stand: from the invasion of Iraq to immigration laws or intellectual property. The reader will find an exercise in applied thinking, where political philosophy confronts current events to dismantle consensuses and reveal the contradictions of the established order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects articles, lectures, and short essays in which Rancière analyzes key political moments of the last few decades. Each text starts from a specific event or controversy: the Iraq war, migration policies in Europe, debates on intellectual property, or social struggles in France. The author does not limit himself to commenting on the news, but rather uses it as a starting point to interrogate fundamental concepts such as democracy, equality, dissent, and emancipation. Through these \"moments,\" Rancière shows how philosophy can intervene in the present without renouncing critical rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of democracy as dissent and the rupture of the police order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe critique of political consensus and \"single thought\" (pensée unique).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between politics, aesthetics, and subjectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of contemporary conflicts: war, immigration, intellectual property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the intellectual as a political actor who intervenes in current affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary political philosophy, especially those seeking to understand how critical thinking can be applied to real-world problems. It will also be highly useful for students and professionals in political science, sociology, philosophy, and journalism who wish to explore the work of one of the most influential thinkers of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct vision of Jacques Rancière's thought applied to real conflicts of the last few decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools for critically analyzing political and media discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of how philosophy can intervene in public debate without losing rigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort, accessible texts, ideal for being introduced to the author's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original perspective on topics such as democracy, equality, and dissent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rancière, Jacques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clave Intelectual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays, Society and culture, Sociology and anthropology, Social services and welfare, Criminology, Politics and government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clave Intelectual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolitical Moments\u003c\/em\u003e offers an exceptional opportunity to access Jacques Rancière's thought from an applied and committed perspective. The selection of texts, spanning more than three decades, allows one to appreciate the coherence of his approach and his ability to illuminate contemporary problems. It is a work recommended both for those who already know the author and for those who wish for a first approach to his political philosophy, which remains demanding and far from common tropes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLAVE INTELECTUAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407246057819,"sku":"9788493904746","price":14.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849390474.jpg?v=1781850993","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493904746","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}