A historical analysis of real-world "dystopian moments" in the 20th century.
The book defines dystopia as a "spectrum of sociability" dominated by fear, paranoia, and the demonisation of "enemies," serving as the psychological and social counterpart to utopia’s ideal of enhanced friendship. Dystopia : a natural history : a study of moder...
is a comprehensive 2017 monograph by historian Gregory Claeys that explores the concept of dystopia across three main areas: intellectual theory, historical totalitarian regimes, and literary traditions. A historical analysis of real-world "dystopian moments" in