Rise of the Outsiders: How Mainstream Politics Lost its Way

By Steve Richards and Steve Richards

Book Overview

Politics in the West has become unpredictable and tumultuous with voters deserting the political centre like never before. Why is the political landscape shifting so rapidly? In this landmark book, celebrated political commentator Steve Richards provides a clear and penetrating analysis of the biggest political story of the past fifty years. He reveals why confidence in conventional politics is at an all-time low - and why the world has been rocked by a series of political upsets including Corbyn, Tsipras, Brexit, Macron and Trump. Exploring factors from globalization to the changing nature of our media, Richards argues that despite charismatic outsiders dominating the headlines, the real answers lie in the failure of the mainstream to evolve. Fully updated for paperback, this intelligent and nuanced work is the essential handbook for understanding our chaotic world. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786491443
• ISBN13: 9781786491442
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Atlantic Books (UK)
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"