Nathan Widder is Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His previous publications include Reflections on Time and Politics (Penn State University Press, 2008) and Genealogies of Difference (University of Illinois Press, 2002).

‘Looking for the introduction to Deleuze and political theory? You've found it. Nathan Widder gives the most clear and persuasive account of why Deleuze's philosophy matters for contemporary political thought. He situates this significance through an outstanding account of the place of Deleuze among historical and contemporary theories and figures, notably Hegel, Nietzsche and Lacan. The book also explains how Deleuze announces a new departure for political action and critique. In addition to a wonderful array of concrete examples, the book supports its arguments through an exemplary reading of Deleuze's works. A joy to read, and a joy to apply...'

• 1. Introduction: The Ontological Turn in Political Thought; 2. Identity and Difference; 3. Desire and Subjectivity; 4. Time and Novelty: The Nature of an Event; 5. The Many Levels of Politics: Deterritorialization, the War Machine, Micropolitics and the State; Further Reading; Index.

Nathan Widder is Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His previous publications include Reflections on Time and Politics (Penn State University Press, 2008) and Genealogies of Difference (University of Illinois Press, 2002).

‘Looking for the introduction to Deleuze and political theory? You've found it. Nathan Widder gives the most clear and persuasive account of why Deleuze's philosophy matters for contemporary political thought. He situates this significance through an outstanding account of the place of Deleuze among historical and contemporary theories and figures, notably Hegel, Nietzsche and Lacan. The book also explains how Deleuze announces a new departure for political action and critique. In addition to a wonderful array of concrete examples, the book supports its arguments through an exemplary reading of Deleuze's works. A joy to read, and a joy to apply...'

• 1. Introduction: The Ontological Turn in Political Thought; 2. Identity and Difference; 3. Desire and Subjectivity; 4. Time and Novelty: The Nature of an Event; 5. The Many Levels of Politics: Deterritorialization, the War Machine, Micropolitics and the State; Further Reading; Index.

Nathan Widder is Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His previous publications include Reflections on Time and Politics (Penn State University Press, 2008) and Genealogies of Difference (University of Illinois Press, 2002).

‘Looking for the introduction to Deleuze and political theory? You've found it. Nathan Widder gives the most clear and persuasive account of why Deleuze's philosophy matters for contemporary political thought. He situates this significance through an outstanding account of the place of Deleuze among historical and contemporary theories and figures, notably Hegel, Nietzsche and Lacan. The book also explains how Deleuze announces a new departure for political action and critique. In addition to a wonderful array of concrete examples, the book supports its arguments through an exemplary reading of Deleuze's works. A joy to read, and a joy to apply...'

• 1. Introduction: The Ontological Turn in Political Thought; 2. Identity and Difference; 3. Desire and Subjectivity; 4. Time and Novelty: The Nature of an Event; 5. The Many Levels of Politics: Deterritorialization, the War Machine, Micropolitics and the State; Further Reading; Index.