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The Rise of the Outsiders - How Mainstream Politics Lost its Way (Paperback, Export/Airside)
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The Rise of the Outsiders - How Mainstream Politics Lost its Way (Paperback, Export/Airside)
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Politics in the West has become unpredictable and tumultuous. In
recent years, voters have deserted the political centre like never
before. Whether it's Trump, Brexit, Le Pen, Tsipras, or even
Corbyn, why have outsiders and populists flourished on far left and
far right? Why is the political landscape shifting so rapidly? In
this landmark book, celebrated political commentator Steve Richards
provides a clear and penetrating analysis of the biggest political
story of the past fifty years. He argues that despite charismatic
outsiders dominating the headlines, the real answers lie in the
failure of the mainstream to evolve in a world still suffering the
fallout of the financial crash in 2008. Exploring factors from
globalization and a changing media to rising immigration and
stagnant wages, he reveals just why confidence in conventional
politics is at an all-time low - and why many voters (wrongly) see
mainstream politicians as self-interested and aloof. And what of
the outsiders themselves? Analysing their record so far, Richards
argues that the reasons for their success also sow the seeds of
their eventual demise. If they do gain power, they inevitably
become insiders themselves - and fail to live up to their
outlandish promises. But with the world increasingly unstable in
the meantime, Richards warns that there is an urgent need for
conventional politicians to reconnect with voters and for the
electorate to engage with the constraints on elected politicians.
Intelligent, nuanced and wide-ranging, this is the essential
handbook for understanding the chaotic political times in which we
live.
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Imprint: |
Atlantic Books
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2017 |
Authors: |
Steve Richards
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Dimensions: |
225 x 148 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
314 |
Edition: |
Export/Airside |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78649-142-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
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LSN: |
1-78649-142-7 |
Barcode: |
9781786491428 |
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