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History's Fools : The Pursuit of Idealism and the Revenge of Politics

by David Martin Jones
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Deficiencies in liberal democracy, politics, and ideology.

History's Fools is a compelling analysis of liberalism's setbacks and the consequences of unchecked idealism. This book is perfect for political science students and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern politics. The author's call for more realistic and pragmatic political thinking is a refreshing take in a world driven by extreme ideologies.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

History's Fools : The Pursuit of Idealism and the Revenge of Politics

by David Martin Jones
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ISBN: 9781787382008
Authors: David Martin Jones
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Date of Publication: 2019-12-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, Social Justice, World History, Political Science, History, Government
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

The end of the Cold War announced a new world order. Liberal democracy prevailed, ideological conflict abated, and world politics set off for the promised land of a secular, cosmopolitan, market-friendly end of history. Or so it seemed. Thirty years later, this unipolar worldview--premised on shared values, open markets, open borders and abstract social justice--lies in tatters. What happened? David Martin Jones examines the progressive ideas behind liberal Western practice since the end of the twentieth century, at home and abroad. This mentality, he argues, took an excessively long view of the future and a short view of the past, abandoning politics in favour of ideas, and failing to address or understand rejection of liberal norms by non- Western 'others'. He explores the inevitable consequences of this liberal political and economic confusion, with the chaotic results we have seen. Finally, he advocates a return to more sceptical political thinking--with prudent statecraft abroad, and defence of political order at home―in order to rescue the West from its widely advertised demise. History's Fools is a timely account of the failed project to shape the world in the West's image, and an incisive call for a return to 'true' politics.
 

Deficiencies in liberal democracy, politics, and ideology.

History's Fools is a compelling analysis of liberalism's setbacks and the consequences of unchecked idealism. This book is perfect for political science students and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern politics. The author's call for more realistic and pragmatic political thinking is a refreshing take in a world driven by extreme ideologies.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.