Published
Jul 12, 2022Page count
286 pagesISBN
978-1529220612Dimensions
216 x 138 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Jul 12, 2022Page count
286 pagesISBN
978-1529220629Dimensions
216 x 138 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Jul 12, 2022Page count
286 pagesISBN
978-1529220629Dimensions
216 x 138 mmImprint
Bristol University PressIn the media
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Multiple crises have led many to conclude that the current economic and political system is broken. The present and future look increasingly precarious – if not outright dystopian
Stephen McBride calls for radical solutions to these crises to provide a more rational and sustainable future. He critiques other potential responses which would further curtail democracy and increase the inequalities associated with neoliberal globalism. Demonstrating how mainstream ideas, powerful interests and political institutions face major challenges but block progressive alternatives, he argues that for radical transformation to succeed, institutional changes are necessary.
Stephen McBride is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Globalization at McMaster University. His research deals with issues of comparative public policy, globalization and political economy.
1. Introduction
2. Trapped in Dystopia?
3. The Three Ds: Disaffection, Disarray, Democracy
4. Breaking the Mould through Anti-system Politics?
5. What Is to Be Done? Alternative Strategies
6. Restoring the Pre-crisis Neoliberal ‘Normal’
7. Saving the System by Building Back Better? Liberal Reform
8. Radical Transformation
9. Obstacles to Progress
10. How Is It to Be Done? Democratic Process and Building the Public Domain
11. Escaping Dystopia