The Politics of the Real World

A Major Statement of Public Concern from over 40 of the UK's Leading Voluntary and Campaigning Organisations
1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-1-85383-350-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 195 g

Many people today feel that something has gone wrong with British society and British politics. The quality of like seems to be declining. Crime soars. Traffic and pollution spiral. Mass unemployment is undiminished, while many people experience insecurity and stress at work. Growing poverty and inequality have left many of Britain's citizens excluded from mainstream society. Everywhere, the sense of community seems to be breaking down.

In the world as a whole, poverty and conflict cause immense suffering and threaten the security of nations. Global environmental degradation - from the greenhouse effect to the destruction of rainforests - makes the very future of the planet uncertain.

Yet the political system seems barely to register what is happening. It is hardly surprising that public disillusionment with politicians and Parliament has never been higher.

The Politics of the Real World addresses these interlocking crises. Setting out the issues clearly, it explains how conventional economic and social policies are creating the problems we face, not solving them. Arguing that the British political system itself needs rejuvenating, it proposes a new direction for the UK in an increasingly globalised world.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Coalition, Real World

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutzorganisationen, Naturschützer
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Fragen & Probleme
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Nichtregierungsorganisation (NGOs)
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Parteien
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Succeeding to Fail; Chapter 3 The Environmental Imperative; Chapter 4 Only Connect …; Chapter 5 Inequality and the Quality of Life: Repairing British Society; Chapter 6 The Renewal of Democracy; Chapter 7 Conclusions: The Politics of the Real World;

Über Autor(innen)

REAL WORLD is committed to raising the importance of environmental sustainability, social justice ? in the UK and internationally ? and democratic renewal in the UK political debate.