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Political journalist Ian Dunt presents a cogent and engaging defence of liberalism, showing why its commitment to truth and freedom can function as a much-needed antidote to the rampant nationalism and anti-intellectualism of our day.
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The authoritarian right is taking control. From Viktor Orban in Hungary, to Brexit in Britain, to Donald Trump in America, nationalists have launched an all-out assault on liberal values. In this groundbreaking new book, political journalist Ian Dunt tells the story of liberalism, from its birth in the fight against absolute monarchy to the modern-day resistance against the new populism.
In a soaring narrative that stretches from the battlefields of the English Civil War to the 2008 financial crash and beyond, this vivid, page-turning book explains the political ideas which underpin the modern world. But it is also something much more than that - it is a rallying cry for those who still believe in freedom and reason.
Publisher: Canbury Press
ISBN: 2928377065010
Number of pages: 496
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 35 mm
Mixing the personal stories of philosophers, the great political events. He puts together a compelling account of Egalitarian liberalism. I found it helped me understand my own beliefs and challenge some I deeply... More
For a word thrown about an awful lot, there's little consensus on what "liberal" actually means. Starting from its roots, Dunt tells the story of liberalism to the present day in an accessible and... More
“How to Be a Liberal” by Ian Dunt is a brilliantly crafted exploration of liberalism that is both timely and essential in today’s political landscape. Dunt, with his sharp wit and astute observations, successfully... More
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