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End State
9 Ways Society is Broken β and how we can fix it
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End State
'Absolutely superb. If you're looking for a book that is honest about the problems of the future but leaves you hopeful about solutions, then this is it' Jon Richardson
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A GUARDIAN POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR
Insightful and revealing: a brilliant exploration of how ideas currently on the edge of politics could move into the mainstream Danny Dorling, author of SLOWDOWN
An ambitious, thrilling manifesto, setting out a new relationship between the individual and the state and how we can get there.
Can we reverse the mental health crisis by getting rid of Mondays?
Is it time to stop poor people being poor by... giving them money?
Can we quell the fires of populism by giving young people a say in the future?
As the shockwaves of Covid-19 continue to spread, and as the smoke clears from a year of anger and unrest, many people feel forlorn about the future.
In End State, James Plunkett argues that this can be a moment not of despair, but of historic opportunity - a chance to rethink, renew, and reform some of the most fundamental ways we organise society. In much the same way as societies emerged stronger from crises in the past - building the state as we know it today - we too can build a happier future.
James Plunkett has spent his career thinking laterally about the complicated relationships between individuals and the state. First as an advisor to Gordon Brown, then as a leading economic researcher and writer, and then in the charity sector, helping people struggling at the front-line of economic change. James combines a deep understanding of social issues with an appreciation of how change is playing out not in the ivory tower, but in the reality of people's lives.
Now, in his first book, he sets out an optimistic vision, exploring nine ways in which our social settlement can be upgraded to harness the power of the digital age. Covering a dizzying sweep of geography and history, from London's 18th Century sewage systems to the uneasy inequality of Silicon Valley, it's a thrilling and iconoclastic account of how society can not only survive, but thrive, in the digital age.
End State provides a much-needed map to help us navigate our way over the curious terrain of the twenty-first century.
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James Plunkett's End State is praised for its optimistic approach in addressing challenges posed by technological and political changes. Reviewers commend Plunkett's engaging style and deep knowledge, highlighting his ability to offer practical solutions rather than just identifying problems. The book is seen as a hopeful exploration of how digital advancements can be harnessed for public benefit, making it an insightful and uplifting read.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781398702196
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Trapeze
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 400
About the Author
James Plunkett has worked for over a decade at the heart of public policy, exploring how to solve society's thorniest problems. In the late 2000s, he was working at 10 Downing Street when the full scale of the digital revolution started to make itself felt. He has since spent ten years grappling with the social ramifications of economic change, from leading influential studies into the gig economy and prosperity, to overseeing technology at one of the UK's biggest charities. Optimistic and curious about the future, he shows how, even in difficult times, we can make society richer, fairer, and happier.
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