{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-liberal-ian-dunt-9781912454419","title":"How to Be a Liberal: The Story of Freedom and the Fight for Its Survival","description":"Liberalism is under attack. From the rise of nationalism and populism to the decline of trust in institutions, liberals are facing unprecedented challenges. But what does it mean to be a liberal in the 21st Century? And how can we defend the values that we hold dear?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his new book, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Liberal\u003c\/i\u003e, Ian Dunt provides a clear and concise guide to liberalism for the modern age. Drawing on his years of experience as a journalist and political commentator, Dunt argues that liberalism is not just a set of abstract principles, but a practical guide to living a good and meaningful life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the book, Dunt covers a wide range of topics, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- What is liberalism and why is it important?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The history of liberalism and its key thinkers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The different types of liberalism and their strengths and weaknesses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- How to be a liberal in a world that is increasingly hostile to liberalism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDunt's writing is witty and engaging, and he makes complex ideas accessible to a general audience. He is also not afraid to tackle difficult topics, such as the challenges of multiculturalism and the rise of identity politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what makes \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Liberal\u003c\/i\u003e truly unique is Dunt's emphasis on the importance of humor and irony in the defense of liberalism. He argues that liberals need to learn to laugh at themselves and their opponents, and to avoid taking themselves too seriously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn one passage, Dunt writes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Liberalism is not a religion. It is a set of ideas that are open to challenge and debate. Liberals should never be afraid to laugh at themselves or their own beliefs. In fact, I would argue that a sense of humor is essential for any liberal who wants to be effective in the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDunt's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate about liberalism in the 21st century. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what it means to be a liberal today and how to defend the values that we hold dear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Dunt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1912454416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781912454419\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Canbury Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2020","brand":"Ian Dunt","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43990772089087,"sku":"9781912454419","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b2ba4e55-8d9b-48cd-bb3b-e0431de9cbe0.jpg?v=1683306592","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-be-a-liberal-ian-dunt-9781912454419","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}