The book has received mixed but generally positive reviews for its sociological depth:

by Frédérique Matonti is a political science exploration of how reactionary ideas moved from the fringes of French society to the mainstream. Matonti, a professor at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, traces this shift from the 1970s to the present day. 📘 Key Themes

Reviewers from Dissidences praise the "carottages" (deep dives) into specific decades to show the contrast between the social-focused 1970s and today's identity-focused debates.

The call for a leftist awakening in the final chapters has been described by some as "incantatory" or lacking a practical roadmap. 📍 Where to Find It Official Publisher: Fayard .

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She describes the current reactionary wave as a "moral panic" among neoconservatives reacting to the progress of women's and immigrants' rights. ⭐ Critical Reception