书名: Left and Right in Global Politics
作者: Alain Noël (Author), Jean-Philippe Thérien (Author)
出版社: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (July 7, 2008)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0521880017
ISBN-13: 978-0521880015
Book Description
Few notions are as universal as the idea of a left-right divide in politics. Despite its death being frequently foretold, the left-right metaphor remains the most common lens through which to interpret political life locally, nationally and globally. Left and Right in Global Politics argues that the left-right divide connects these different levels into a world political debate. Interpreting the left-right dichotomy as an enduring debate about equality, Noël and Thérien analyse opinion polls and social discourses to demonstrate how this debate shapes both individual and collective views of public affairs. Setting their findings in a historical perspective, they then show that for more than two centuries the conflict between progressives and conservatives has structured both domestic and international politics. They conclude by discussing the implications of their argument for the analysis of world politics, and contend that the left-right opposition is here to stay.
Review
"Left and Right in Global Politics focuses on a surprisingly under-researched dimension of modern life, and does so in an engaging and comprehensive way. The book provides a wonderful way to introduce students to contemporary world politics." -- Craig N. Murphy, Wellesley College
About the Author
Alain Noël is Professor in the Department of Political Science of the Université de Montréal.
Jean-Philippe Thérien is Professor in the Department of Political Science of the Université de Montréal.
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作者: Alain Noël (Author), Jean-Philippe Thérien (Author)
出版社: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (July 7, 2008)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0521880017
ISBN-13: 978-0521880015
Book Description
Few notions are as universal as the idea of a left-right divide in politics. Despite its death being frequently foretold, the left-right metaphor remains the most common lens through which to interpret political life locally, nationally and globally. Left and Right in Global Politics argues that the left-right divide connects these different levels into a world political debate. Interpreting the left-right dichotomy as an enduring debate about equality, Noël and Thérien analyse opinion polls and social discourses to demonstrate how this debate shapes both individual and collective views of public affairs. Setting their findings in a historical perspective, they then show that for more than two centuries the conflict between progressives and conservatives has structured both domestic and international politics. They conclude by discussing the implications of their argument for the analysis of world politics, and contend that the left-right opposition is here to stay.
Review
"Left and Right in Global Politics focuses on a surprisingly under-researched dimension of modern life, and does so in an engaging and comprehensive way. The book provides a wonderful way to introduce students to contemporary world politics." -- Craig N. Murphy, Wellesley College
About the Author
Alain Noël is Professor in the Department of Political Science of the Université de Montréal.
Jean-Philippe Thérien is Professor in the Department of Political Science of the Université de Montréal.
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