The Return of Ideology: New Social Realities and Presentations in the Post-truth Era

The Return of Ideology revives the important concept of ideology, which has become relevant again with the rise of populism. The book explores the history and theories of ideology from different perspectives, examines the methods used to study why people hold onto their beliefs, and presents real-world examples of modern ideologies like populism, racism, and conspiracy theories. Accessible and comprehensive, this book offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding how ideas shape society today.

Heiko Beyer is a professor of sociology at the Institute for the Social Sciences at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. He studied sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies at Leipzig University and holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Göttingen as well as a habilitation degree from the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. He is currently working on a book about the subject(ivat)ion of human rights and is also engaged in two projects that explore antisemitism within Germany.

Alexandra Schauer is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt/Main. Previous academic affiliations include the University of Basel, the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, and the New School for Social Research. She holds a PhD from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and is author of the prize-winning book Mensch ohne Welt: Eine Soziologie spätmodener Vergesellschaftung. She is currently researching destructive modes of dealing with social crises.