Book, Language of destruction: Brazilian democracy in crisis[LS]

An analysis of Bolsonarism from the perspective of history, philosophy and political science. Sharing the idea that Bolsonaro's power plan is guided by destruction, Heloisa Starling, Miguel Lago and Newton Bignotto investigate, each from a different perspective, but in constant dialogue, the actions of Bolsonarism and its effects on democracy. Starling's essay addresses the acute reactionism of the political group in power, seeking to understand its historical constitution and antecedents. Lago addresses Bolsonaro's resilience based on the pitfalls of his speech, considering the difficulty of establishing an effective opposition and the impacts of hyperconnectivity and neo-Pentecostalism on his political action. Bignotto's chapter is a reflection on the concepts of political theory used to define Bolsonarism and its ideological nuances. By scrutinizing the elements that constitute the worldview shared by Bolsonaro's supporters, the authors combat analytical blindness and uncover the former captain's movements and his power project: the destruction of the democratic order.