The Invisible Doctrine
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The Invisible Doctrine
The Invisible Doctrine by George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison is a thoroughly insightful and thought-provoking exploration into the stealthy and pervasive ideological forces shaping our world. This incisive work uncovers the invisible yet powerful doctrine that influences almost every facet of our lives, from education and healthcare to our relationships and environment.
As you delve into the pages of The Invisible Doctrine, you are introduced to an ideology so pervasive that it often goes unnoticed, operating in the shadows and manifesting as seemingly natural aspects of daily life. This ideology, known as neoliberalism, infiltrates our education systems, workplace environments, healthcare services, leisure activities, and even our mental well-being. It affects the very air we breathe and the planet we inhabit, creating a world where inequality and disenfranchisement are masked as progress and innovation.
The book meticulously traces the origins of neoliberalism, revealing how it was not an inexorable development but rather a carefully crafted and concealed ambition of a powerful few. By uncovering its roots and exposing the mechanisms by which it sustains itself, Monbiot and Hutchison empower readers to see beyond the illusion of inevitability that neoliberalism projects.
The Invisible Doctrine challenges its readers to bring this hidden ideology to light, to recognise its impacts, and to question its dominance over societies and individuals. The authors argue for the need to dismantle this entrenched system and to envision and construct an alternative that is grounded in equity, sustainability, and collective well-being. It is a clarion call for awareness and action, urging us to unearth the concealed doctrines that govern our world and to fight for a more just and humane future.
Engaging, enlightening, and sometimes unsettling, The Invisible Doctrine offers a critical lens through which to view the contemporary world. It encourages readers to question the status quo and presents a compelling case for systemic change. Whether you are a seasoned scholar, an activist, or simply a curious mind, this book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the hidden forces shaping our lives and our world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241635902
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allen Lane
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 116.0mm
Height: 188.0mm
Weight: 219g
Pages: 224
About the Author
George Monbiot is an author, Guardian columnist and environmental campaigner. His best-selling books include Feral- Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life and Heat- How We Can Stop the Planet Burning; his latest is Regenesis- Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet. George cowrote the concept album Breaking the Spell of Loneliness with musician Ewan McLennan, and has made a number of viral videos. One of them, adapted from his 2013 TED talk, How Wolves Change Rivers, has been viewed on YouTube over 40 million times. Another, on Natural Climate Solutions, which he co-presented with Greta Thunberg, has been watched over 60 million times. Peter Hutchison is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, NY Times bestselling author, educator and activist. He directed & produced Requiem for the American Dream- ft. Noam Chomsky (2105) - an exploration of wealth inequity in America. A NY Times Critics Pick and #1-selling doc on iTunes, the bestselling companion book has been translated into 2-dozen languages (Seven Stories Press). His award-winning films include- Healing From Hate (2020), Devil Put the Coal in the Ground (2022), and The Cure For Hate- Bearing Witness to Auschwitz (2023).
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