Disaster Nationalism

The Downfall of Liberal Civilization

Richard Seymour

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English

Bloomsbury
29 October 2024

Social impact of disasters; Social forecasting, future studies; Politics & government; Nationalism; Fascism & Nazism

The rise of the new far-right has left the world grappling with a profound misunderstanding. While the spotlight often shines on the actions of charismatic leaders like Donald Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, and Rodrigo Duterte, the true peril lies elsewhere. They are but the political manifestations of a potent force - disaster nationalism. This mass cultural phenomenon, propelled through the vast networks of social media and fueled by far-right influencers, emerges from a reservoir of societal despair, fear, and isolation.

At its core, disaster nationalism fixates on images of catastrophe - the 'Great Replacement,' Satanic 'cabals' - as explanations for its discontent. It yearns for an 'end of days,' a reckoning, a 'storm' as the QAnon faithful call it, to bring an end to its suffering. This yearning is only heightened by the relentless onslaught of real-world disasters - from economic recessions to global pandemics and ecological collapse.

Within this seething cauldron, we witness not only the surge of far-right political movements but also the sparks of individual and collective violence against perceived enemies, from 'lone wolf' killers to terrifying pogroms. Should a new fascism emerge, it will coalesce from these very elements. This is disaster nationalism.

In Disaster Nationalism, Richard Seymour delves deep into this alarming phenomenon, dissecting its roots, its influencers, and the threats it poses. With meticulous analysis and compelling storytelling, this book offers a stark warning and a call to action. The battle against disaster nationalism is not just political; it is a struggle for our collective soul and the future of civilization itself.

By: Richard Seymour
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781804294253
ISBN 10: 180429425X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 29 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard Seymour is a writer and broadcaster from Northern Ireland and the author of numerous books about politics including Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics and The Twittering Machine. His writing appears in the The New York Times, the London Review of Books, the Guardian, Prospect, Jacobin, and innumerable other places including his own Patreon. He is an editor at Salvage magazine.

Reviews for Disaster Nationalism: The Downfall of Liberal Civilization

What thinker would you bring to an earth on fire? You would not want to leave Richard Seymour at home: he is essential company for an age of compound catastrophes. -- Andreas Malm One of the most consistently brilliant and lyrical thinkers writing today -- China Miéville [Praise for A Disenchanted Earth] This is a book for anyone who refuses to turn away from truths that are as important as they are discomforting. -- Will Davies Richard Seymour has a brilliant mind and a compelling style. Everything he writes is worth reading. -- Gary Younge, author of Another Day in the Death of America