{"title":"Alex Zakaras","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Alex Zakaras collection, where profound insights into politics and history await you. Alex Zakaras is a distinguished scholar known for his thought-provoking work in the fields of Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs, as well as History \u0026amp; Military. With a keen eye for historical nuance and political theory, Zakaras' writings offer a deep dive into the complexities of American individualism and the broader principles of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eFreedom for All\u003c\/em\u003e, a stimulating exploration of freedom as a universal concept. This book challenges conventional views and invites readers to reflect on what freedom truly means in a democratic society. Another significant contribution is \u003cem\u003eThe Roots of American Individualism\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the ideological foundations that have shaped American identity and political thought throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of history, a political enthusiast, or simply curious about the forces that have moulded modern society, Alex Zakaras’ books provide invaluable perspectives and invite rigorous debate. Immerse yourself in these compelling narratives and uncover the ideas that continue to influence our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-roots-of-american-individualism-by-alex-zakaras-9780691226316","title":"The Roots of American Individualism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA panoramic history of American individualism from its nineteenth-century origins to today's bitterly divided politics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndividualism is a defining feature of American public life. Its influence is pervasive today, with liberals and conservatives alike promising to expand personal freedom and defend individual rights against unwanted intrusion, be it from big government, big corporations, or intolerant majorities. \u003cem\u003eThe Roots of American Individualism\u003c\/em\u003e traces the origins of individualist ideas to the turbulent political controversies of the Jacksonian era (1820–1850) and explores their enduring influence on American politics and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlex Zakaras plunges readers into the spirited and rancorous political debates of Andrew Jackson's America, drawing on the stump speeches, newspaper editorials, magazine articles, and sermons that captivated mass audiences and shaped partisan identities. He shows how these debates popularised three powerful myths that celebrated the young nation as an exceptional land of liberty: the myth of the independent proprietor, the myth of the rights-bearer, and the myth of the self-made man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Roots of American Individualism\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how generations of politicians, pundits, and provocateurs have invoked these myths for competing political purposes. Time and again, the myths were used to determine who would enjoy equal rights and freedoms and who would not. They also conjured up heavily idealised, apolitical visions of social harmony and boundless opportunity, typically centred on the free market, that have distorted American political thought to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850379350252,"sku":"9780691226316","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2250303482434.jpg?v=1759085647"},{"product_id":"freedom-for-all-by-alex-zakaras-9780300281767","title":"Freedom for All","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold vision of liberal society designed to meet the crises of our time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiberalism is on the defensive almost everywhere. In the past decade, right-wing politicians and intellectuals have staged successful assaults on the most important liberal institutions, including democratic constitutions, independent judiciaries, the free media, and the rule of law. Liberalism's defenders have struggled to find an adequate response. Many have tried to present liberalism as a humane and reasonable alternative to the chaos and cruelty of the new political right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitical theorist Alex Zakaras argues that this moderate posture is inadequate in our present moment. In the face of rising authoritarianism, rampant inequality, and climate catastrophe, liberals must be willing to demand deep change. Moreover, to compete successfully against charismatic leaders promising dramatic solutions, liberals have to offer a clear and ambitious set of principles and a compelling vision of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZakaras defends a radical version of liberalism, which is designed to attack the massive inequalities in power, wealth, and status that are pulling our country apart. At its best, liberalism is an emancipatory political project designed to secure freedom for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003cem\u003eFreedom for All\u003c\/em\u003e, Zakaras explores what it would mean to implement this project in America today, and what it would demand of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871400415468,"sku":"9780300281767","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f35cd35990ec83c5f9b816c765d09829.jpg?v=1759984091"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alex-zakaras.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}