Andrew Gamble

Andrew Gamble has written a concise, clear explanation of what politics entails and why it is important to contemporary society to study and engage with it. He explains the dangers of being apolitical. He also points out the threats to democracy from rising nationalism. There are lessons here to be learned from history. In four informative chapters, Gamble addresses why we should bother with politics, what is at stake in politics, why study politics, and how politics can contribute to a better world. Gamble makes it clear why it is critical that every citizen to be politically informed and engaged if we hope to preserve democratic societies. This is a book to be read by every citizen.… (mer)