The New Authoritarianism

The New AuthoritarianismExplore 'The New Authoritarianism' by Salvatore Babones, a groundbreaking examination of the contemporary political landscape shaped by the rise of populism. This insightful book presents a compelling argument that challenges prevailing narratives of danger and fear surrounding populist movements like Donald Trumps election and Brexit. Through rigorous analysis, Babones elucidates how a class of liberal experts has quietly subverted democracy,

Explore 'The New Authoritarianism' by Salvatore Babones, a groundbreaking examination of the contemporary political landscape shaped by the rise of populism. This insightful book presents a compelling argument that challenges prevailing narratives of danger and fear surrounding populist movements like Donald Trump’s election and Brexit. Through rigorous analysis, Babones elucidates how a class of liberal experts has quietly subverted democracy, promoting a global rights-based agenda that undermines genuine democratic decision-making. Dive into the provocative discourse on authoritarianism and discover how this technocratic governance stands in stark contrast to the vibrant unpredictability of true democracy. Babones contends that populism could reinvigorate politics and dismantle the entrenched expert consensus, shedding light on a potential path to restoring democratic values in the West. This essential read is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the shifting dynamics in global politics today. With 120 pages of thought-provoking content, 'The New Authoritarianism' offers a refreshing perspective on the liberties we cherish. Prepare to be challenged, stimulated, and inspired as you navigate the intricacies of modern governance.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509533091
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 120

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: 9781509533091
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 120


Description:
The election of Donald Trump and the Brexit vote in the UK have caused fear and panic among liberals worldwide. They argue that the populist backlash represents a dangerous new authoritarianism. But what if the really dangerous authoritarianism is in fact their own? In this provocative and highly original book, Salvatore Babones argues that democracy has been undermined by a quiet but devastating power grab conducted by a class of liberal experts. They have advanced a global rights-based agenda which has tilted the balance away from the lively and vibrant unpredictability of democratic decision-making toward the creeping technocratic authority of liberal consensus. Populism represents, contends Babones, an imperfect but reinvigorating political flood that has the potential to sweep away decades of institutional detritus and rejuvenate democracy across the West. Babones™ bracing attack on the insidious śnew authoritarianismť of the expert class and call for an end to liberal mission creep will stimulate and challenge all readers trying to make sense of the political tumult of the recent past.