Contents

1. Introduction
2. 1  Degenerations of Democracy
3. 2  Contradictions and Double Movements
4. 3  Compromises with Capitalism
5. 4  Authenticity and Meritocracy
6. 5  Making the Demos Safe for Democracy?
7. 6  The Structure of Democratic Degenerations and the Imperative of Direct Action
8. 7  What Is to Be Done?
9. Conclusion
10. Notes
11. Acknowledgments
12. Index