Titlebook: Locating the Left in Difficult Times; Framing a Political Gordon Hak Book 2017 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 populi

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What We Mean When We Talk About Capitalism and the LeftHak offers a definition of capitalism; discusses the terms “working class” and “class conflict,” making them relevant to modern times; juxtaposes the left to liberal capitalism rather than the right; and defends social democracy as a part of the left. Finally, the chapter considers the state in modern liberal capitalism.

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Current AffairsThis chapter examines the left‘s involvement in the economic inequality, democracy, human rights, and environmental discourses.

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PopulismHak offers a leftist view of populism, drawing especially on the work of Ernesto Laclau. Consideration of populism also encourages an appreciation of the value of work for individuals, as well as critical analysis of the state.

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