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New World Disorder

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Book Synopsis: Communism, or as Ken Jowitt prefers, Leninism, has attracted, repelled, mystified, and terrified millions for nearly a century. In his brilliant, timely, and controversial study, New World Disorder, Jowitt identifies and interprets the extraordinary character of Leninist regimes, their political corruption, extinction, and highly unsettling legacy.

Earlier attempts to grasp the essence of Leninism have treated the Soviet experience as either a variant of or alien to Western history, an approach that robs Leninism of much of its intriguing novelty. Jowitt instead takes a "polytheist" approach, Weberian in tenor and terms, comparing the Leninist to the liberal experience in the West, rather than assimilating it or alienating it.

Approaching the Leninist phenomenon in these terms and spirit emphasizes how powerful the imperatives set by the West for the rest of the world are as sources of emulation, assimilation, rejection, and adaptation; how unyielding premodern forms of identification, organization, and action are; how novel, powerful, and dangerous charisma as a mode of organized indentity and action can be.

The progression from essay to essay is lucid and coherent. The first six essays reject the fundamental assumptions about social change that inform the work of modernization theorists. Written between 1974 and 1990, they are, we know now, startingly prescient. The last three essays, written in early 1991, are the most controversial: they will be called alarmist, pessimistic, apocalyptic. They challenge the complacent, optimistic, and self-serving belief that the world is being decisively shaped in the image of the West―that the end of history is at hand.

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Discover the fascinating and enigmatic world of Leninism with New World Disorder. This timely and thought-provoking study by Ken Jowitt delves deep into the inner workings of Leninist regimes, shedding light on their political corruption and complex legacies. Unlike other works that either marginalize or elevate the Soviet experience, Jowitt takes a polytheist approach, comparing Leninism to the Western liberal tradition. This unique perspective reveals the powerful influence of the West on the rest of the world, highlighting the allure, rejection, and adaptation of premodern forms of identification and action. Witness the progression of Jowitt's lucid and coherent essays, some written over four decades ago, which prove strikingly prescient, challenging the prevailing belief in an end of history shaped solely by the West.

Embark on a journey through the tumultuous history of Leninism and its far-reaching impact on global politics. New World Disorder urges readers to question long-held assumptions about social change and exposes the dangers of complacency. Jowitt's penetrating analysis will leave you with an insatiable curiosity to unravel the mysteries of Leninism and its intriguing novelty in comparison to Western liberal thought.

Are you ready to expand your understanding of the world and explore the complexities of Leninism? With New World Disorder, you'll gain invaluable insights into the charismatic modes of organized identity and action, and discover why Leninism continues to attract, repel, mystify, and terrify millions around the globe. Don't miss out on this brilliant study that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the defining political ideology of the 20th century.

Experience the groundbreaking research and captivating storytelling of New World Disorder today. Uncover the connections between the Leninist and Western traditions and be prepared to question the prevailing narrative of a unidirectional march towards the end of history. Don't follow the crowd; embrace critical thinking and dive into the rich intellectual journey that this controversial book has to offer.

Get your copy of New World Disorder now and embark on an intellectual adventure unlike any other. Challenge your preconceptions, explore the complexities of Leninism, and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our world today.

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