Discover the transformative insights of Adrian Pabst in this compelling book on postliberal politics. In a world increasingly influenced by hyper-capitalism and divisive identity politics, this essential read posits an alternative framework for political engagement that prioritizes trust, dignity, and the depth of human relationships. As we navigate the complexities wrought by crises like COVID-19, Pabst challenges us to redefine our political landscape towards a 'postliberal moment'. This revolutionary perspective calls for a shift from the harsh realities of free-market globalization to a rejuvenated focus on localism, community spirit, and the importance of family and belonging. This 160-page book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, makes a case for a pluralist democracy that embraces decentralization and promotes mutualist markets. With insightful arguments, Pabst provides a roadmap for fostering social solidarity and ecological balance, essential for overcoming our societal divisions and avoiding authoritarianism. This brand new book (ISBN: 9781509546817) is a pivotal addition for anyone seeking to understand the future of politics and society. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509546817
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


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Hyper-capitalism and extreme identity politics are driving us to distraction. Both destroy the basis of a common life shared across ages and classes. The COVID-19 crisis could accelerate these tendencies further, or it could herald something more hopeful: a post-liberal moment.


Adrian Pabst argues that now is the time for an alternative “ postliberalism “ that is centred around trust, dignity, and human relationships. Instead of reverting to the destabilising inhumanity of 'just-in-time' free-market globalisation, we could build a politics upon the sense of localism and community spirit, the valuing of family, place and belonging, which was a real theme of lockdown. We are not obliged to put up with the restoration of a broken status quo that erodes trust, undermines institutions and trashes our precious natural environment. We could build a pluralist democracy, decentralise the state, and promote embedded, mutualist markets.


This bold book shows that only a politics which fuses economic justice with social solidarity and ecological balance can overcome our deep divisions and save us from authoritarian backlash.?