Hard Times in the 21st Century van Helen Thompson provides an in-depth analysis of the political and economic crisis of the 21st century. This study book explores the relationships between geopolitical developments, energy issues, and democratic challenges in Western societies.
The book explains how the political shocks of the past decade are connected with themes such as energy, debt, and the various democratic crises in Europe and the United States. In clear language, Thompson brings together three central narratives: geopolitics, the world economy, and the state of Western democracies.
Features
- Author: Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 24 February 2022
- Page number: 384
- ISBN: 9780198864981
- Theme: political structures and systems – democracy
- BISAC classification: political science / international relations / diplomacy
Hard Times in the 21st Century highlights how the current era is marked by turmoil surrounding energy and democracy. This book is essential for anyone seeking insight into the causes and consequences of the hard times that shape the political landscape of the 21st century.