Age of Anger

Why do young men and women from the West join an extremist organization like ISIS? Why are we seeing the rise of aggressive right-wing politics in countries such as India, Turkey and USA, the expansion of Islamist terror, massacres in Western metropolises, wars in the Middle East? And in what way is the politics of anger and violence connected? In this outstanding book, Pankaj Mishra argues that the roots of our age of anger lie in the great economic and political revolutions of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries in Europe and the traumatic social and political changes they brought. Boldly argued and with a canvas that stretches from Savarkar in India to Rousseau in France, Age of Anger is a must-read to understand the world today.
Why You Should Read?
Explore the historical roots of contemporary global anger and violence.
Understand the connections between economic, political, and social revolutions and modern extremism.
Gain insights into the rise of aggressive right-wing politics and Islamist terror worldwide.
Discover a broad historical canvas, from Savarkar to Rousseau, to contextualize current events.
About the Author
Pankaj Mishra
is an acclaimed Indian essayist and novelist. His works often explore the intersections of politics, history, and culture, offering critical perspectives on globalization and modernity. Mishra's writings have appeared in major publications worldwide, and he is known for his incisive analysis of contemporary global issues. He has authored several influential books, contributing significantly to intellectual discourse on the modern world.