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What Is To Be Done?Experience the transformative insights of political theory with 'What Is To Be Done?' This compelling book dives deep into the ideological fissures that have emerged in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. While the fall of the Berlin Wall once heralded the victory of liberal democracy over communism, contemporary challenges prompt a need for renewed discussion about capitalism and democracy. This title, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2015, spans
Experience the transformative insights of political theory with 'What Is To Be Done?' This compelling book dives deep into the ideological fissures that have emerged in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. While the fall of the Berlin Wall once heralded the victory of liberal democracy over communism, contemporary challenges prompt a need for renewed discussion about capitalism and democracy. This title, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2015, spans 160 pages packed with crucial dialogues that are indispensable for scholars of political science and anyone seeking to understand modern democratic dilemmas.In this unique exchange, renowned philosopher Alain Badiou meets with historian Marcel Gauchet, offering readers a front-row seat to a critical examination of ideologies. They engage in a thought-provoking exploration of whether democracy is subservient to capitalism or capable of evolving in response to globalization's complexities. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in the future of social movements and political possibilities, this book challenges readers to reconsider existing paradigms.
This brand new copy, with ISBN 9781509501717, is perfect for academic studies or personal enlightenment. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore these essential conversations in contemporary political thought.
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ISBN: 9781509501717
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
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The fall of the Berlin wall was seen by many as the final triumph of liberal democracy over communism. But now, in the wake of the great financial crisis of 2008 and its aftermath, things look a little different. New questions are arising about capitalism and democracy, new social movements are challenging established institutions and new political possibilities are emerging. Is democracy an inevitable hostage of capitalism, or can it reinvent itself to meet the challenge of globalization?
In an exclusive, previously unpublished dialogue, Alain Badiou, a key figure of the radical left and a leading advocate of the communist idea, and Marcel Gauchet, a major exponent of anti-totalitarianism and a champion of liberal democracy, confront one another. Together, they take stock of history, interrogate one another s views and defend their respective projects: on the one side, the revival of the communist hypothesis, and on the other, the radical reform of a contested democratic model.
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★★★★★ 2
Not exactly Mulla Nasrudin
Format: Paperback
This book is a compilation of funny anecdotes and jokes compiled through the ages. The choice of words and sentence structures clearly shows the difficulty in translating such text. In these regards the book is fine.
This book fails mightily when talking about Mulla Nasuraddin. I understand that Mulla at this stage is mostly considered somewhat fictitious figures and stories about him probably have different origins which are attributed over the times to a single person. At the same time, the author has completely take a leap of faith and almost any anecdote even modern ones about trains and machines had been assigned to Mulla. I was really looking for the charm of those old time stories not a general anecdote. In that sense, this books disappointed me.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2008
★★★★★ 5
Funny, delightful series, highly recommend!
Format: Hardcover
My son and I love this whole series! Highly recommend all of these books!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Highly recommended children series
Format: Hardcover
We love this series. It’s so much fun. The illustrations are perfect. It’s fun and cute. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great fun!
Format: Hardcover
This is such a fun book to read to my grandchildren. They love the whole series that Alex has written and can’t wait for the next book to come out.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025
★★★★★ 5
These are fun books
Format: Hardcover
My kids a re 9 now, and we, yes 'we' still like the series!
Fun to read!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026