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Insightful reflections on modern global uncertainties.
If the current world affairs often leave you pondering about the future, "What Next?" could be an enlightening read for you. Chris Patten utilizes his extensive experience in international politics to dissect and examine the pressing issues of our times. His approach is not only knowledgeable but also carries a sense of optimism that might provide some hope in navigating today's increasingly complex world.
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ISBN: 9780141021454
Authors:
Chris Patten
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Social Issues,
Society,
Political Science,
Sociology,
Government,
Politics,
Economics,
Social Justice
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 62 readers)
Description
It is, as Chris Patten notes, a funny old world. And it seems to be getting funnier by the day. The global triumph of liberal democracy, with the world made in America and Europe's image, has failed to materialize. What will take its place? Here Patten draws on his many years at the highest levels of international affairs to tackle the big questions of our time - from energy shortages to the arms trade, immigration to the ascendancy of the East - offering a wise, witty and surprisingly optimistic account of the world today.
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Insightful reflections on modern global uncertainties.
If the current world affairs often leave you pondering about the future, "What Next?" could be an enlightening read for you. Chris Patten utilizes his extensive experience in international politics to dissect and examine the pressing issues of our times. His approach is not only knowledgeable but also carries a sense of optimism that might provide some hope in navigating today's increasingly complex world.
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