| Description |
320 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction - the virus -- 1. The end of history -- 2. The return of history -- 3. To get rich is glorious -- 4. History, homeland and harmony -- 5. Enemies of the people -- 6. The shadow of Mao -- 7. The hermit kingdom -- 8. Call him Imran -- 9. War of the great faiths -- 10. Murder is the question -- 11. No one gets out alive -- 12. White panic -- 13. The Devil's century -- Epilogue - between time and home |
| Summary |
A powerful, personal and compelling book on the challenges facing our world, from one of Australia's most experienced journalists and international commentators, Stan Grant. History is turning. In only a few short decades, we have come a long way from Francis Fukuyama's declaration of the 'end of history' and the triumph of liberal democracy in 1989. Now, with the inexorable rise and rise of China, the ascendancy of authoritarianism and the retreat of democracy, the world stands at a moment of crisis. This is a time of momentous upheaval and enormous geopolitical shifts, compounded by global pandemics, looming world depression, Islamist and far right terror, and a resurgent white supremacy. The world is in lockdown and the showdown with China is accelerated - and while the West has been at the forefront of history for 200 years, it must now adapt to a world it no longer dominates. At this moment, we stand on a precipice - what will become of us? Stan Grant is one of our foremost observers and chroniclers of the world in crisis. Weaving his personal experiences of reporting from the front lines of the world's flashpoints, together with his deep understanding of politics, history and philosophy, he explores what is driving the world to crisis and how it might be averted. From China to North Korea and Northern Ireland to South Africa and the Middle East - Stan captures this moment of democracy in retreat and authoritarianism on the march. He fears for the worst, but begins to chart the way forward. There is bitterness, anger and history here, but there is also the capacity for negotiation, forgiveness and hope |
| Notes |
"A chronicle of the world in crisis"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-320) |
| Subject |
Democracy -- Australia -- History
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History, Modern -- 21st century
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Equality
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World history
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Democracy -- History
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International relations
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Geopolitics
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World politics
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Liberalism
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Politics and Government - Governance
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Politics and Government - Social justice
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Government policy
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Health - Infectious diseases - Influenza
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History - Theory and criticism
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Politics and Government - Civil rights and citizenship
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World history.
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World politics.
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International relations.
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Geopolitics.
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Democracy.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| ISBN |
9781460758038 (paperback) |
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