The Return of Resentment: The Rise and Decline and Rise Again of a Political Emotion

by Robert A. Schneider

Charts the long history of resentment, from its emergence to its establishment as the word of the moment.

The term "resentment," often casually paired with words like "hatred," "rage," and "fear," has dominated US news analysis since November 2016. Despite its increased use, this word seems to defy easy categorization. Does "resentment" describe many interlocking sentiments, or is it just another way of saying "anger"? Does it suggest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022658643X
• ISBN13: 9780226586434
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"