The Third Way and Its Critics: Sequel to "The Third Way"

by Anthony Giddens

Book Overview

The idea of finding a 'third way' in politics has become a focus of discussion across the world. Political leaders, in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America claim to be following its principles. Yet the notion has also attracted much criticism. Some say it is an empty concept without any real content. Critics from the more traditional left argue that it is a betrayal of left-wing ideals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745624502
• ISBN13: 9780745624501
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A Thoughtful, Highly readable critique of the Modern Economy

I considered myself more of a traditional Socialist for the last couple of years. Then, one night in September, I was browsing through the History/Social Science section on the second floor of the Connecticut College Library, and I happened across this book. Curious to know more about the "Third Way" so derided by orthodox Socialists and other leftists, I picked it up and began to read. This book was the first factor that caused me to shift my thinking away from the orthodoxy of the old left and toward a modernized vision of Social Democracy for the 21st century. Giddens makes it clear through his analysis of the evolution of the modern economy that Socialism is dead, and that no viable alternative to a market economy exists anymore. He makes a strong case for letting go of orthodox Social Democracy and moving forward to a new system that incorporates the potential of modern education and technology. He also makes it plain that the state is still necessary to promote equality, protect the environment, and mitigate the natural negative effects of the capitalist system. I recommend picking this up and taking a look at Gidden's ideas for moving the world forward to a system that rejects the orthodoxy of both the left and the right, and calls for us to seek out a newer world.

Change the way

Think of our lives. Nothing is same. Under this age where ideas of disconstruction and postmodernism are severe, our ways can't be concrete anymore. Flows of our minds still make our lives, and form our standatd lives without exploration. However, lives are not so easy and simple. Ample experience of human nature show that clearly. Find it, what you really need. You may be cheating yourself as well as others. Find my fellow. Thing may be stupidity from your present perspective, but what you can make without living your life. Live your life without cheating. Live your life without stopping from fear. Four fears are from one absolute fear. Don't stop yourselves, feel your own way, not others'. just live in now and there. Knowledge don't tell anything as long as you are particular about it. Life is not short and long. They say your life is just 70, but you never know what is correct, and what way of life is yours. Search what your life is, and come back where are you and when you are. You don't need to go anywhere with knowledge.Live with you at first, not with others. After you get yourself, you can do with others. This book may have you feel this way. Thanks. I love you, honeies. BYe. Shuri Mahara

Muy interesante

Necesito saber si el libro está traducido al español. Un buen amigo me lo envió desde Londres y me informa que allá no existe traducción. Ojalá puedan ayudarme.

Espero ansioso ...

Espero ansioso la lectura de este nuevo libro de Anthony Giddens, seguramente se convertirá en obligada lectura de todos aquellos que en el mundo creemos en una sociedad más justa y con mejores oportunidades ...