Stigma
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See moreStigma is a corrosive social force by which individuals and communities throughout history have been systematically dehumanised, scapegoated, and oppressed. From the literal stigmatizing (tattooing) of criminals in ancient Greece, to modern-day discrimination against Muslims, refugees, and the 'undeserving poor', stigma has long been a means of securing the interests of powerful elites.
In this radical reconceptualisation, Tyler precisely and passionately outlines the political function of stigma as an instrument of state coercion. Through an original social and economic reframing of the history of stigma, Tyler reveals stigma as a political practice, illuminating previously forgotten histories of resistance against stigmatisation. She boldly argues that these histories provide invaluable insights for understanding the rise of authoritarian forms of government today.
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Praised by CHOICE as a recommended read for undergraduates to faculty, the book is noted for its clear historical analysis and contemporary relevance, covering topics like race, poverty, and the refugee crisis with autobiographical elements. Satnam Virdee of the University of Glasgow commends it as a profoundly original, intellectually rich, and elegantly written work that gives voice to the dehumanised. It is described as devastating and brilliant, critically addressing austerity and border regimes.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781350379275
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 580g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Imogen Tyler is a Professor of Sociology at Lancaster University and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Science. A teacher, writer and social activist, she is a member of the Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission and a trustee of the UK Poverty Truth Network. She has published widely on issues of social inequality and injustice, and her critically acclaimed book Revolting Subjects (2013) was shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing.
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