Explore how debates about identity shape contemporary society and politics. The Identity Trap by Yascha Mounk examines how thinking about identity has changed in recent decades and the role it plays in public discussions, institutions, and political conflicts.

The book offers an interpretation of the development of ideas and controversies related to identity. It focuses on how concepts of identity influence topics such as power, justice, freedom of expression, equality, and the character of liberal democracy. The text is primarily aimed at readers who want to orient themselves in the arguments and contexts surrounding so-called identity politics and their consequences.

If you are interested in why identity has become one of the central issues of our time and what questions and tensions are associated with it, The Identity Trap can be a thought-provoking read.

Why choose this book?

• Contemporary topic: Addresses debates about identity and their significance in today’s society.
• Context and connections: Provides a broader framework for understanding disputes around identity and politics.
• Food for thought: Presents arguments and questions for personal reflection.
• For those interested in the humanities and social sciences: Suitable for readers interested in politics, ideas, and public debate.
• Scholarly tone: Focuses on analysis and interpretation of social phenomena.

Key product features

• Book in English
• Topic: identity, social and political debates
• Suitable for readers interested in social sciences and current affairs
• Analytical and argumentative style
• Intended to inform and aid understanding of public debate, not as personal therapeutic or advisory guidance