Beyond Left and Right

Author: Anthony Giddens (English), translated by Li Huibin and Yang Xuexiu
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Publishing Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The book is clearly articulated. Contemporary Western society has entered a phase of reflective modernization, with the acceleration of globalization. Neither the left nor the right factions in the political spectrum can provide comprehensive, reasonable explanations or effective solutions. Therefore, it is necessary to transcend the limitations of left-right thinking, integrate various theories, establish a new theoretical starting point, and develop strategies to address major issues facing contemporary Western society and the world as a whole. The book comprehensively elaborates on the author's series of theoretical concepts for transforming contemporary Western society, which has greatly influenced debates worldwide about the future of social democracy. Target Audience: Researchers in the fields of political science, sociology, anthropology, and history, as well as university and college faculty and students in these disciplines, and cadres at all levels of government and party leadership.