Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and work)

Explore the thought-provoking book 'Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)' by acclaimed journalist Gwynne Dyer. This insightful trade paperback, published in 2018 by Scribe Publications, delves deep into the rise of populism and ultra-nationalism in today's world. Dyer analyzes pressing global challenges, including inequality, poverty, and joblessness, while connecting them to the growing influence of automation on the workforce. As the world confronts crises reminiscent of the 1930s, Dyer presents a compelling argument for radical solutions to ensure social and political stability. With 256 pages of rich analysis, this book is essential for anyone concerned about the future of democracy, work, and society. Gain valuable insights into the forces shaping our political landscape and discover how we can navigate these turbulent times toward a brighter future. Get your copy today and engage in this crucial conversation. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand-new book, available exclusively at Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925322637
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 256


Description:
We are now living in a world where Brexit and Trump are daily realities. But how did this come about? And what does it mean for the future?

Populism and ultra-nationalism brought about the rise of Hitler and Mussolini in the 1930s. Now, as Trump sits in the White House, Britain negotiates its way out of the EU, and countries across Europe see substantial gains in support for the extreme Right, award-winning journalist, author, and historian Gwynne Dyer asks how we got here, and where we go next.

Dyer examines the global challenges facing us all today and explains how they have contributed to a world of inequality, poverty, and joblessness, conditions which he argues inevitably lead to the rise of populism. The greatest threat to social and political stability, he argues, lies in the rise of automation, which will continue to eliminate jobs, whether politicians admit that it is happening or not. To avoid a social and political catastrophe, we will have to find ways of putting real money into the pockets of those who have no work.

But this is not a book without hope. Our capacity for overcoming the worst has been tested again and again throughout history, and we have always survived. To do so now, Dyer argues, we must embrace radical solutions to the real difficulties facing individuals, or find ourselves back in the 1930s with no way out.

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