{"title":"Ian Dunt","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Ian Dunt, a prominent voice in the realm of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his incisive analysis and clear prose, Dunt dives into complex political landscapes, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his collection, you'll find titles such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentrism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which examines the often misunderstood political ideology and its role in modern governance. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eConspiracy Theory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a deep dive into the mechanics of misinformation and its impact on society, while \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFascism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a critical exploration of this dangerous political force, tracing its history and resurgence in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Dunt's works are essential for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of political dynamics and the challenges facing democracies today. Each book invites readers to engage with pressing issues and encourages thoughtful discourse, making this collection a must-have for the informed citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"centrism-by-ian-dunt-9781399612890","title":"Centrism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese concise guides are an antidote to confusion, tracing major political ideas from their origins to today's headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coherent political philosophy or a vacuous cop-out? A pragmatic middle way between the extremes of left and right or a cynical strategy to secure power and neuter debate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoliticians have long invoked centrism as both a term of abuse (Margaret Thatcher) and a badge of pride (Tony Blair). Figures as important as John Maynard Keynes, Roy Jenkins, Bill Clinton and Emmanuel Macron have all had different ideas about how to make sure the centre holds. But for a term that purports to describe consensus, it's ironic just how little agreement there is over what 'centrism' actually means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCentrism: The Story of an Idea\u003c\/i\u003e, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey trace the evolution of centrism from ancient Greece to the French Revolution, the Second World War to the 2024 elections. They find a story that is much bigger than the sum of its parts - and that raises some uncomfortable questions about tribalism and compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848620396780,"sku":"9781399612890","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8496963482686.jpg?v=1758994418"},{"product_id":"conspiracy-theory-by-ian-dunt-9781399612869","title":"Conspiracy Theory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese concise guides are an antidote to confusion, tracing major political ideas from their origins to today's headlines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe world has always had conspiracy theories. From the Illuminati to the deep state, the JFK assassination to the death of Princess Diana - there have always been those who believe that events are manipulated by shadowy forces with sinister intent. But in recent years, conspiracism has colonised the mainstream. These days, it is a booming industry, a political strategy and a pseudo-religion - and it's threatening the foundations of liberal democracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere once political battles were fought over ideas and values, it now feels as though we're arguing over the nature of reality itself. The problem is bigger than lizard people or UFOs: left unchecked, conspiracy theories have the power to warp the fabric of society and justify unspeakable crimes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConspiracy Theory: The Story of an Idea\u003c\/i\u003e, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey pull back the curtain on conspiracy theories: where they come from, who promotes them, how they work, and what they're doing to us. From biblical myth to online hysteria, this book explains what happens when the human gift for storytelling goes wrong - and how we might restore our common reality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848781451500,"sku":"9781399612869","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8496753482686.jpg?v=1758999677"},{"product_id":"fascism-by-ian-dunt-9781399612920","title":"Fascism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThese concise guides are an antidote to confusion, tracing major political ideas from their origins to today's headlines.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHitler's salute. Mussolini's glare. The swastika. The jackboot. These symbols of fascism's past loom large in the popular imagination. So why is the word itself so hard to define?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most major political ideologies, fascism has no clear-cut intellectual foundation. It appeals to some of the very darkest instincts in human nature: the hatred of difference, the desire to control, the delight in violence. The story of fascism shows us what happens when these instincts consume entire nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFascism: The Story of an Idea\u003c\/i\u003e, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey lay out in clear and accessible terms the origins of fascism: what happened, how it happened and why. 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