
There is a paradox in modern policy and politics which offers a route to transformation. As formal politics internationally have become more unequal, undemocratic, damaging and unsustainable, our personal politics are slowly but surely becoming more equal, inclusive and in tune with the planet. The divisive, isolating and anti-democratic effects of profit-driven neoliberal ideology after half a century of global domination are increasingly acknowledged, while the century-old call for us to ‘only connect’ is increasingly resonating – but now with the realisation, it must be on an equal and inclusive basis. This book explores what we can learn from the liberalisation (and equalisation) of personal roles and relationships that has been taking place, to make possible more participatory and liberatory policy and politics, sets out the barriers in our way and offers a route map to bring an end to the destructive effects of unfettered neoliberal ideology, economics, policy and politics. The book has three key aims; first, to call out current destructive politics, second, to set out a humanistic and sustainable alternative and third, to help us get there. It is accordingly organised in three parts, the first exploring neoliberalism, the second examining failed approaches to change and identifying more helpful routes, and the third detailing sustainable and inclusive ways forward.
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