Ill Fares The Land

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Judt argues that the pursuit of materialism has taken the place of a shared sense of common purpose, pointing out that we need a new kind of discourse, engaging in questions about inequality, justice, responsibility, collective good. His discussion about inequality within wealthy nations is fascinating, as are his thoughts on globalisation and Athenian democracy (compared to democracy now). Passionate about how we can effectively work together to change the status quo, Judt makes a convincing and important rallying cry for trust and cooperation – crucial if capitalism is to work – while remaining faithful to the fact that the past is something to learn from.

Ill Fares The Land by Tony Judt (Allen Lane) £20


 

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