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Discover the compelling insights of 'Why Politics Fails' by award-winning Oxford professor Ben Ansell. This enlightening book takes a deep dive into the political challenges that plague modern governance and explores why politics often leaves us feeling disappointed. With a fresh perspective on politics, Ansell identifies five universally agreed-upon goals of voters: the desire for a say in governance, equal treatment, security during difficult times, protection from threats, and the aspiration for a brighter economic future. Unfortunately, these noble goals lead us into political traps that hinder progress. For instance, while we crave a genuine representation of the 'will of the people', achieving this in practice is fraught with challenges. Ansell navigates these intricate issues with historical examples from Ancient Greece to contemporary dilemmas like Brexit, illustrating not only the reasons behind political failures but also potential solutions. 'Why Politics Fails' empowers readers to understand the mechanisms of self-interest and how we can collectively overcome these hurdles to create a political system that serves everyone. This publication is a must-read for those interested in political science and for anyone interested in the question of how to make politics work effectively. Order your BRAND NEW copy today, available in B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2024, with ISBN 9780241992753. Delivered promptly for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241992753
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An award-winning Oxford professor explains why the revolving doors of power always leave us disappointed - and how to fix it
When it comes to politics, there are five goals that voters generally agree upon. We all want a say in how we're governed, to be treated equally, a safety net when times are hard, protection from harm and to be richer in the future. So, why does politics not deliver that?
The problem is each of these five goals results in a political trap. For example, we all want a say in how we're governed, but it's impossible to have any true 'will of the people'. And we want to be richer tomorrow, but what makes us richer in the short run makes us poorer over the long haul.
In Why Politics Fails, award-winning Oxford professor Ben Ansell draws on examples from Ancient Greece through Brexit to vividly illustrate how we can escape these traps, overcome self-interest and deliver on our collective goals. Politics seems to be broken, but this book shows how it can work for everyone.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241992753
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An award-winning Oxford professor explains why the revolving doors of power always leave us disappointed - and how to fix it
When it comes to politics, there are five goals that voters generally agree upon. We all want a say in how we're governed, to be treated equally, a safety net when times are hard, protection from harm and to be richer in the future. So, why does politics not deliver that?
The problem is each of these five goals results in a political trap. For example, we all want a say in how we're governed, but it's impossible to have any true 'will of the people'. And we want to be richer tomorrow, but what makes us richer in the short run makes us poorer over the long haul.
In Why Politics Fails, award-winning Oxford professor Ben Ansell draws on examples from Ancient Greece through Brexit to vividly illustrate how we can escape these traps, overcome self-interest and deliver on our collective goals. Politics seems to be broken, but this book shows how it can work for everyone.