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The Establishment
And how they get away with it
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Behind our democracy lurks a powerful but unaccountable network of people who wield massive power and reap huge profits in the process. In this book, the author takes you on a journey into the heart of our Establishment, from the lobbies of Westminster to the newsrooms, boardrooms and trading rooms of Fleet Street and the City.
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From the author of the acclaimed Chavs, a biting critique of the British Establishment and a passionate plea for democracy.
Behind our democracy lurks a powerful but unaccountable network of people who wield massive power and reap huge profits in the process. In exposing this shadowy and complex system that dominates our lives, Owen Jones sets out on a journey into the heart of our Establishment, from the lobbies of Westminster to the newsrooms, boardrooms, and trading rooms of Fleet Street and the City.
Exposing the revolving doors that link these worlds, and the vested interests that bind them together, Jones shows how, in claiming to work on our behalf, the people at the top are doing precisely the opposite. In fact, they represent the biggest threat to our democracy today - and it is time they were challenged.
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Owen Jones's The Establishment has been praised as an enlightening and influential critique of the power structures in the UK, highlighting the intersection of politics, society, and economics. Reviewers commend its thorough research, impassioned writing, and its ability to connect complex issues with clarity and force. It's described as a must-read for understanding the depth of UK's class politics and the challenges posed by entrenched power dynamics. The book has been lauded for sparking anger towards political and economic injustices while calling for systemic change and democratic revitalisation.
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ISBN: 9780141974996
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 March 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 284g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Owen Jones was born in Sheffield, grew up in Stockport and studied history at Oxford. His first book, the international bestseller Chavs, was long-listed for the Guardian First Book Award and chosen as one of the New York Times top 10 non-fiction books of 2011. In 2013 he won Young Writer of the Year at the Political Book Awards. His second book is the bestselling The Establishment- and How They Get Away With It, an expose of Britain's powerful elites. He is a columnist for the Guardian and a frequent broadcaster.
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