{"product_id":"defending-freedom-ralf-fcks-9781509536245","title":"Defending Freedom: How We Can Win the Fight for an Open Society","description":"We are witnessing a crisis of liberal democracy. A widespread fear of social decline, rapid globalization and uncontrolled immigration have culminated in a prevailing mood of hostility towards the established order. Confidence in democratic institutions and mainstream political parties is fast eroding, with people increasingly drawn towards the rhetoric of populist demagogues and authoritarian leaders. What are the roots of this revolt against liberalism and how can it be countered? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this new book, the leading Green politician and thinker Ralf F cks argues that the threat to liberal democracy lies within democracy itself. Democracy is the fundamental guarantor of freedom and it is our own failure to defend it that has led to the encroachment of an illiberal and divisive politics. In a powerful counter, F cks outlines the foundations for an ambitious democratic renewal: greater investment in the public institutions to create a sense of belonging and political community; a focus on education as the key instrument for social advancement; the promotion of a democratic patriotism based on common political values; a better understanding of how to increase participation in the emerging digital economy; and sustainable innovation that will unleash the creative potential of liberal societies. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This robust defense of liberal democracy will be essential reading for anyone concerned about the very real threat faced by our democratic freedoms today and wondering what we can do about it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ralf F?ks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1509536248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781509536245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.70d","brand":"Ralf F?ks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935423824127,"sku":"9781509536245","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_30d9647e-1364-40f4-8590-1886576108f5.jpg?v=1681419716","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/defending-freedom-ralf-fcks-9781509536245","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}