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PublisherAtlantic Books, The Limited

ISBN-101786491443

ISBN-139781786491442

eBay Product ID (ePID)240348253

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Book TitleRise of the Outsiders : How Mainstream Politics Lost Its Way

Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicHistory & Theory, World / General, Political Ideologies / General

GenrePolitical Science

AuthorSteve Richards

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight12.3 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5 in

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Reviews"Steve Richards is a fine columnist and thoughtful political commentator. This book gets to the heart of why conventional politicians and parties are struggling and failing to adapt to the challenge of the outsiders, opening the door to Trump, the Brexiteers and European movements of far left and right.'" --Vince Cable, former Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

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Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal320.5662

SynopsisSomething strange has been happening. All over the world, people are angry and rejecting the establishment like never before. Britain votes Brexit. Trump promises walls in America. Corbyn promises a new socialism in the UK. Tsipras in Greece. Podemos in Spain. Marine Le Pen in France. Norbert Hofer in Austria. The list goes on. Why has the mainstream lost support? Why are the outsiders flourishing on far left and far right? Do they have the answers to our problems? In this landmark book, political journalist Steve Richards provides a captivating account of the defining political phenomenon of this decade. Telling the riveting story of how eccentrics, ideologues, and strong men are breaking the political rules, he asks why they're gaining support and examines the frightening implications of this new global rise in anti-establishment sentiment. Are we approaching a new age of populism, where democracy is eroded? The Rise of the Outsiders tackles all of these questions and more. Exploring how and if the mainstream can regain voters' trust, this is a book that no politically engaged reader can afford to miss., Politics in the West has become unpredictable and tumultuous with voters deserting the political centre like never before. 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 reveals why confidence in conventional politics is at an all-time low - and why the world has been rocked by a series of political upsets including Corbyn, Tsipras, Brexit, Macron and Trump. Exploring factors from globalization to the changing nature of our media, Richards argues that despite charismatic outsiders dominating the headlines, the real answers lie in the failure of the mainstream to evolve. Fully updated for paperback, this intelligent and nuanced work is the essential handbook for understanding our chaotic world. Book jacket., Discover why outsiders from Trump to Macron to Corbyn have risen to prominence. 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.

LC Classification NumberJC423