The Light that Failed

Discover the thought-provoking insights of 'The Light that Failed,' a compelling exploration of Western political dynamics post-Cold War. This groundbreaking book by Ivan Krastev and Stephen Holmes analyzes why liberalism faced significant challenges after the fall of communism, especially in Eastern Europe. With 256 pages of rich political psychology, this paperback delves into the complex age of imitation that has defined recent global politics. Readers will find a deep examination of the paradox where the hope for liberal democracy has morphed into a rise in populist sentiments and xenophobia. The text carefully navigates the history of the last three decades, revealing how the quest for Westernization has sparked backlash, ultimately leading to surprising ideological parallels between Eastern Europe's political landscape and modern America, especially during the Trump era. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding contemporary political challenges and the historical forces that shaped them. Order 'The Light that Failed' today and enrich your perspective on the intricate interplay between East and West, especially as it pertains to global governance, democracy, and social identity. Enjoy FREE shipping on this enlightening read, ready to ship within ten days!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141988108
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


Description:
Why did the West, after winning the Cold War, lose its political balance?In the early 1990s, hopes for the eastward spread of liberal democracy were high. And yet the transformation of Eastern European countries gave rise to a bitter repudiation of liberalism itself, not only in the East but also back in the heartland of the West.In this brilliant work of political psychology, Ivan Krastev and Stephen Holmes argue that the supposed end of history turned out to be only the beginning of an Age of Imitation. Reckoning with the history of the last thirty years, they show that the most powerful force behind the wave of populist xenophobia that began in Eastern Europe stems from resentment at the post-1989 imperative to become Westernized.Through this prism, the Trump revolution represents an ironic fulfillment of the promise that the nations exiting from communist rule would come to resemble the United States. In a strange twist, Trump has elevated Putin's Russia and Orban's Hungary into models for the United States.Written by two pre-eminent intellectuals bridging the East/West divide, The Light that Failed is a landmark book that sheds light on the extraordinary history of our Age of Imitation.

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