Multiple crises have led many to conclude that the current economic and political system is broken. The present and future look increasingly precarious – if not outright dystopian
Stephen McBride calls for radical solutions to these crises to provide a more rational and sustainable future. He also critiques other potential responses which would further curtail democracy and increase the inequalities associated with neoliberal globalism. Demonstrating how mainstream ideas, powerful interests and political institutions face major challenges but block progressive alternatives, he argues that for radical transformation to succeed, major institutional changes are necessary
By:
Stephen McBride (McMaster University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781529220612
ISBN 10: 1529220610
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 12 July 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction 2. Trapped in Dystopia? 3. The Three Ds: Disaffection, Disarray, Democracy 4. Breaking the Mould through Anti-system Politics? 5. What Is to Be Done? Alternative Strategies 6. Restoring the Pre-crisis Neoliberal ‘Normal’ 7. Saving the System by Building Back Better? Liberal Reform 8. Radical Transformation 9. Obstacles to Progress 10. How Is It to Be Done? Democratic Process and Building the Public Domain 11. Escaping Dystopia
Stephen McBride is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Globalization at McMaster University. His research deals with issues of comparative public policy, globalization and political economy.
Reviews for Escaping Dystopia: Rebuilding a Public Domain
"""Needs to be read and debated by anyone interested in how to move beyond neoliberal dystopia."" Broadbent Institute"
