David Goodhart Knihy

A robust and timely investigation into the political and moral fault-lines that divide Brexit Britain and Trump's America -- and how a new settlement may be achieved.Several decades of greater economic and cultural openness in the West have not benefited all our citizens. Among those who have been left behind, a populist politics of culture and identity has successfully challenged the traditional politics of Left and Right, creating a new between the mobile "achieved" identity of the people from Anywhere, and the marginalized, roots-based identity of the people from Somewhere. This schism accounts for the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump, the decline of the center-left, and the rise of populism across Europe.David Goodhart's compelling investigation of the new global politics reveals how the Somewhere backlash is a democratic response to the dominance of Anywhere interests, in everything from mass higher education to mass immigration.

A robust and timely investigation into the political and moral values that are sharply dividing Brexit Britain-and how a new settlement can be found.

The acclaimed and urgent new work from a celebrated author examines the essential roles of care workers, supermarket staff, delivery drivers, and cleaners, whose contributions were highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic. Previously regarded as menial, these positions are now recognized as vital. The author explores why such roles are undervalued, categorizing human aptitudes into three types: Head (cognitive), Hand (manual and craft), and Heart (caring, emotional). While a balanced society requires recognition of all three, recent decades have seen a disproportionate emphasis on cognitive ability, which has become the gold standard of esteem. This cognitive class shapes societal values, prioritizing the knowledge economy and higher education, often sidelining those who excel in manual or caring professions. The narrative traces the cognitive takeover over the past forty years, noting that in the 1970s, most individuals left school without qualifications, whereas now, 40% of jobs require a degree. To foster a good society, it is crucial to re-imagine skilled work, valuing those who work with their hands and hearts alongside those who manipulate data. The text addresses the need to broaden status and provide meaning for individuals who may not thrive in traditional academic or professional settings, highlighting a central struggle for status and dignity in the twenty-first century.

The book explores the dual nature of family life changes over the past 60 years, highlighting both the benefits of increased opportunities for women and the negative impacts such as family breakdown and mental health issues in children. Goodhart emphasizes the demographic challenges posed by falling birthrates and how these disproportionately affect the working poor. He advocates for a new policy approach that balances gender equality with the need for stable families and community support, making it essential reading for those concerned with contemporary social and political issues.

Wie viele Akademiker brauchen wir? - Welche Berufe unsere Gesellschaft zusammenhalten Es muss erst eine Pandemie ausbrechen, damit wir merken, was unsere Gesellschaft zusammenhält. Worauf es wirklich ankommt, was »systemrelevant« ist. Die tägliche Versorgung mit Lebensmitteln ist es, und die verlässliche medizinische Betreuung. Verkäuferinnen und Pflegekräfte - die neuen Helden des Alltags. So lange, bis sich dieser wieder normalisiert. Wir leben in einer Gesellschaft, in der kognitive, analytische Fähigkeiten am höchsten bewertet werden, höhere Bildung für möglichst viele ist erklärtes Ziel. An den Schalthebeln der Macht sitzen überwiegend akademisch Ausgebildete, sie bestimmen den Kurs stark nach ihren Interessen und Wahrnehmungen. Doch das hat seinen Preis: Eine Gesellschaft, die die Berufe der Hand und des Herzens, also Handwerk und soziale Berufe, geringschätzt und schlecht bezahlt, droht aus der Balance zu geraten. Der Kopf hat zu viel Einfluss erlangt, so David Goodhart. In seiner provozierenden Analyse zeigt er auf, warum das problematisch ist und wo wir ansetzen müssen, um die Gewichte zu verschieben.