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New Book Demythologizes Politics
Philosophy professor pulls back the curtain to reveal the core issue of political conflict
Dateline: August 13, 2024
What is politics and why is it so contentious? Why all the angry words in election campaigns and political demonstrations? Personal egos? A monumental struggle between liberals and conservatives? Avoiding partisan diatribes, philosophy professor Dr. Douglas Giles demythologizes political action and conflict in his book, Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power, and reveals the core dynamic of politics.
Written in an accessible style, Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action will inform readers regardless of where they see themselves on the political spectrum. With clear but nuanced definitions of political ideologies and movements, the author shows how politics is people seeking to express and expand their power in the social space around them. Thus, the clash of the left and right wings is not about grand ideologies but instead is about power relations and the flow of power among people.
Dr. Giles traces the historical development of the left wing and the right wing to reveal that the core of politics is the conflict over power. Despite specific differences of time and place, political actions are consistently efforts to preserve or change the structure and dynamics of power. With this insight, we can better understand political positions and actions.
“My primary area of specialty is exploring the causes of injustice and the struggles for justice,” Dr. Giles explains. “Part of understanding those topics is clarifying the motivations and ideologies related to political movements. My latest book is the product of years of research and thinking about the political spectrum and what real-life issues it really reflects.”
Politics is a hostile mess, especially in an election year, but Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power elucidates what’s at stake in politics and what motivates people to political action. It clearly and concisely explains the motivations and goals of people who engage in politics.
Independent Reviews
This is a rare work of political theory that stands out for its conversational style and readability. Its persuasion relies on easy to follow arguments and logical conclusions in order to repaint the intractable modern political landscape as a vast misunderstanding of what is important in politics. – IndependentBookReview.com
Left Wing, Right Wing is a well-researched and thoughtful guide through the ideological rift that has dominated the political spectrum for centuries. After laying out the evolving political theories of the past, Giles deftly probes the modern left/right-wing factions vying for power in the United States and elsewhere. He exposes the perceived misconceptions about the left and the right and is evenhanded in his criticism. Giles’ book excels in approaching a contentious topic and deconstructing it for his reading audience in a concise manner. – Reedsy
About the Author
Author Dr. Douglas Giles is a professor of philosophy at Elmhurst University, and he researches the root causes of bigotry and injustice and their role in political action. He earned his PhD in social philosophy at the University of Essex (UK) and has written extensively on the history and nature of ideas, ideologies, and paradigms. He is the author of How We Are and How We Got Here: A Practical History of Western Philosophy and Why Trump? Why Some People Support Him—How the Rest of Us Can Respond.
Dr. Giles is a seasoned lecturer and video producer, skilled in public speaking, panel discussions, and interviews. He is available to those eager for serious and deep conversations about philosophy and politics.
Book Availability
Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action
Douglas Giles
Real Clear Philosophy
ISBNs: 978-1735880839 and 978-1735880846
Available in e-book and paperback
Contact: Douglas Giles
Email: pr@dgilesauthor.com
Website URL: https://dgilesauthor.com/left-wing-right-wing-people-and-power/
SOURCE: Real Clear Philosophy/publisher