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How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era

Thinking Through Difficult Times
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How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era by Ilan Zvi Baron delves into the challenges faced by modern politics in the age of misinformation and 'post-truth'. The author explores how political truth has become endangered by the manipulation of facts, and he proposes ways to address this issue, aiming to restore authenticity and trust in political discourse.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the challenges facing contemporary political discourse, particularly regarding the truth in politics. It offers a thought-provoking examination of the post-truth era and explores how we might navigate through and address these complex issues to foster more meaningful and truthful political engagement.

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How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era

This book argues that the relationship between methodology and politics is now more important than ever that politics, if it is anything, is about engaging with people's interpretations and narratives of the world in which they find themselves.

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The rise of populism, Donald Trump's election, and the result of the EU referendum in the UK have been widely interpreted as a rejection of the post-war liberal order—an expression of a desire to undermine the political system that people feel has let them down.

Yet, mainstream politicians and analysts have been slow to grasp the changing situation, relying instead on a rhetoric of 'hard data' and narrow economic arguments, while failing to properly engage with the politics of identity. How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era argues that the relationship between methodology and politics is now more important than ever.

Politics, if it is anything, is about engaging with people's interpretations and narratives of the world in which they find themselves. In this new 'post-truth' era, politics will require an appreciation of the fact we live in an uncertain world of endless diversity and potential for change.

This thoughtful book addresses how we might think about and do politics in these strange new times.

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How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era by Ilan Zvi Baron has been described as a thought-provoking exploration into the challenges facing modern politics. Critics appreciate Baron's insightful analysis on the impact of misinformation and the erosion of truth in political discourse. The book is praised for its clear, engaging writing style and its ability to stimulate important discussions about restoring truthfulness and integrity in the political landscape.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526126849

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 248

About the Author

Ilan Zvi Baron is Associate Professor in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University

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