{"title":"Stephen Holmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eStephen Holmes\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful contributions to the realms of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a keen analytical eye, Holmes unravels the complexities of global and political themes that shape our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Light that Failed\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a profound examination of the political and societal transformations following the end of the Cold War. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Holmes, alongside his co-author, delves into the ideological forces and historical events that have influenced contemporary geopolitical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHolmes's writing is not merely an exploration of past events but a vital conversation starter on current issues, urging readers to reflect on the political dynamics that continue to affect global governance and individual freedoms worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking to deepen their understanding of today's political and social challenges, Stephen Holmes's profound analyses provide a treasured and enlightening resource. Dive into his collection and discover the pivotal forces at play in shaping our contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-light-that-failed-by-ivan-krastev-9780141988108","title":"The Light that Failed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark book that completely transforms our understanding of the crisis of liberalism from two pre-eminent intellectuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did the West, after winning the Cold War, lose its political balance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1990s, hopes for the eastward spread of liberal democracy were high. And yet, the transformation of Eastern European countries gave rise to a bitter repudiation of liberalism itself, not only in the East but also back in the heartland of the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brilliant work of political psychology, Ivan Krastev and Stephen Holmes argue that the supposed end of history turned out to be only the beginning of an Age of Imitation. Reckoning with the history of the last thirty years, they show that the most powerful force behind the wave of populist xenophobia that began in Eastern Europe stems from resentment at the post-1989 imperative to become Westernized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this prism, the Trump revolution represents an ironic fulfilment of the promise that the nations exiting from communist rule would come to resemble the United States. In a strange twist, Trump has elevated Putin's Russia and Orban's Hungary into models for the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by two pre-eminent intellectuals bridging the East\/West divide, \u003cem\u003eThe Light that Failed\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark book that sheds light on the extraordinary history of our Age of Imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517107917036,"sku":"9780141988108","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14683063482238.jpg?v=1748936136"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/stephen-holmes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}