The Mood of the World (1st edition.)

In many Western societies today the optimism of the 1990s and early 2000s has given way to a deep unease and sense of foreboding.

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, many people feel worse off and the future seems bleak.

The mood has changed - that's clear. But what is 'the mood'? How can feelings be shared by many people, and how do these shared feelings shape the course of events?

In this book, the sociologist Heinz Bude offers a highly original analysis of this vital but neglected topic.