The Third Way and beyond: criticisms, futures and alternatives

Abstract: The Third Way is said to be the guiding philosophy for New Labour and centre-left parties and governments across the globe. Moving beyond attempts to define and defend the Third Way, this innovative collection embarks on a critical examination of this key concept. The editors draw on expert contributions from a range of disciplines and perspectives to dissect the Third Way in theory and in practice, assess its legacy and suggest alternatives. The book begins by reviewing attempts to define the Third Way. It then examines what the Third Way implies for our understanding of the economy and the state, before critically addressing the philosophical and practical implications of its attempt to use the term 'community'. The final section deconstructs Third Way rhetoric and discourse. The conclusion reviews how these critical insights might form a basis for alternative political projects. Written in a rigorous but accessible style, this interdisciplinary collection is essential reading fo

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
ISBN
0719065984
Extent
Online-Ressource, 215 S.
Language
Englisch
Notes
Veröffentlichungsversion
begutachtet (peer reviewed)

Classification
Politik

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Manchester
(who)
Manchester Univ. Press
(when)
2004
Contributor
Hale, Sarah
Leggett, Will
Martell, Luke

URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-270912
Rights
Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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