The Dead Center

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Reflections on Liberalism and Democracy After the End of History

By Luke Savage

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The Dead Center by Luke Savage explores the modern landscape of centrist politics, examining its impact on society and governance. The book delves into how this political ideology has shaped policies and influenced global events while critiquing its responses to contemporary challenges. Savage presents a thought-provoking analysis on the consequences of political centrism in today's world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might like this book if you're interested in a critical examination of centrist politics and their impact on contemporary society. It offers insightful analysis on political dynamics and challenges prevailing ideologies, which could appeal to readers intrigued by current political discourse and reform ideas.

The Dead Center

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The Dead Center takes an acerbic and often ribald eye to contemporary politics, particularly those of mainstream liberals in the United States. Combining engaging polemic and serious intellectual analysis, it offers a timely portrait of a political landscape sullied by an already ineffectual Biden administration, the marginalisation of forces around Bernie Sanders, and the ominous shadow of Donald Trump in the wings.

In these pages, Jacobin staff writer Luke Savage exposes the hollowness and futility of the liberal project in the 21st century, offering searing critiques of some of its leading figures, notably Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau. The book touches on topics that extend over the milquetoast politics of the Biden presidency, Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing, the monopolists of Silicon Valley, and the worst excesses of cable news punditry.

Always deeply informed, often on the basis of direct personal experience, Savage's book also explores the recent trajectory of younger people away from the liberal mainstream and towards the socialist left.

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The Dead Center by Luke Savage is praised for its sharp, informed critique of American politics and modern liberalism. Reviewers highlight Savage's incisive analysis of the contradictions within liberal ideology, offering both a scathing account of its shortcomings and a hopeful perspective for leftist politics. The book is recognised for its engaging writing style, combining critical insight with humour, making it a recommended read for those interested in contemporary political discourse.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682193334

Publisher: OR Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: OR Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Luke Savageis a writer and essayist whose work has appeared inThe Atlantic, The New Statesman,The Washington Post, andThe Guardian. Born in St John's, Newfoundland, he studied political science, history, and philosophy at the University of Toronto, where he edited Canada's largest student newspaper The Varsity. Having worked for several years as an investigative reporter covering Canadian politics and the far right, Luke has been a staff writer atJacobinsince 2018 where he is a frequent commentator on American, British, and Canadian politics. He is co-host of the popular Michael and Us podcast, a twice-weekly show about politics, cinema, and our crumbling world.