The Radical Alternative
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At a moment when Western democracy stood at a crossroads, Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber — one of the most provocative political minds of twentieth-century France — issued a bold manifesto for a new kind of politics. The Radical Alternative presents his sweeping vision for a decentralised, participatory democracy capable of confronting the twin crises of technological dominance and political stagnation, arguing that the only viable path forward lies not in the ideologies of left or right, but in a radical reimagining of how power is organised and shared. With an introduction by the distinguished economist John Kenneth Galbraith — who called Servan-Schreiber quite possibly the most interesting political leader in modern France — the work carries the authority of transatlantic intellectual dialogue at its finest. The author's prose is urgent and persuasive, combining the rigour of a seasoned journalist with the conviction of a statesman, and his arguments cut to the heart of questions that remain unresolved to this day. For anyone who wonders whether democratic institutions can survive the pressures of the modern world, this volume offers no easy comfort — only a challenging and exhilarating demand to think differently.
Author: Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At a moment when Western democracy stood at a crossroads, Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber — one of the most provocative political minds of twentieth-century France — issued a bold manifesto for a new kind of politics. The Radical Alternative presents his sweeping vision for a decentralised, participatory democracy capable of confronting the twin crises of technological dominance and political stagnation, arguing that the only viable path forward lies not in the ideologies of left or right, but in a radical reimagining of how power is organised and shared. With an introduction by the distinguished economist John Kenneth Galbraith — who called Servan-Schreiber quite possibly the most interesting political leader in modern France — the work carries the authority of transatlantic intellectual dialogue at its finest. The author's prose is urgent and persuasive, combining the rigour of a seasoned journalist with the conviction of a statesman, and his arguments cut to the heart of questions that remain unresolved to this day. For anyone who wonders whether democratic institutions can survive the pressures of the modern world, this volume offers no easy comfort — only a challenging and exhilarating demand to think differently.