{"product_id":"the-treachery-of-the-elites-9783631858455","title":"The Treachery of the Elites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe achievements of Western democracies (equality, rule of law, social justice) are met with growing disdain. A hierarchical system, largely derived from the nation-state model, pits the (scorned) elites against the (disdained) people. Social give and take does not happen anymore, the situation is being made worse by social media.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peter Lang AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into the widening wealth and income disparities, as well as the emergence of anti-democratic movements. It is commonly believed that the power of the elites is based on merit, such as education and intelligence, but a closer examination reveals that this power is self-perpetuating within a closed group. The influence wielded by these in-groups often results in moral insensitivity, exacerbated by a condescending attitude towards those at lower levels of the social hierarchy. The pre-eminence of the nation-state model, characterized by centralism and top-down structure, is considered a significant contributing factor to this problem. Additionally, the lack of comparisons and value judgments hinders a comprehensive understanding of the issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the prevalence of \"anti-social media\" undermines open and productive discussions, further exacerbating the situation. This book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics driving these trends and provides a call to action for addressing these challenges and promoting a more equitable and democratic society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 359g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783631858455\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: New ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georg Schmid","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101129601274,"sku":"9783631858455","price":37.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646274314511_book.jpg?v=1646937379","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-treachery-of-the-elites-9783631858455","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}