From Politics Past to Politics Future - by Alan J Mayne (Hardcover)

About the Book

Mayne provides an integrated analysis of contemporary and future politics and government. He first examines major problems and issues occurring worldwide, surveys different regimes, and assesses the wide variety of active and emerging political movements. Mayne then explores political paradigms and ideologies through a main political spectrum to various alternatives. He outlines some possible elements for a new political paradigm that would be holistic in several different ways. Finally, he outlines scenarios for three possible futures and presents conclusions that indicate what can be done to achieve a political transiton to maximize the prospects for a good human future in the 21st century.

Book Synopsis

Mayne provides an integrated analysis of contemporary and future politics and government. He first examines major problems and issues occurring worldwide, surveys different regimes, and assesses the wide variety of active and emerging political movements. Mayne then explores political paradigms and ideologies through a main political spectrum to various alternatives. He outlines some possible elements for a new political paradigm that would be holistic in several different ways. Finally, he outlines scenarios for three possible futures and presents conclusions that indicate what can be done to achieve a political transiton to maximize the prospects for a good human future in the 21st century.

Review Quotes

.,."this book is brimming with information and optimism....I recommend this book for at least two reasons;it reminds us that politics and politicians can only ever be of limited influence; and it reminds us that this planet and human society are both approaching breaking point."-Network

?...this book is brimming with information and optimism....I recommend this book for at least two reasons;it reminds us that politics and politicians can only ever be of limited influence; and it reminds us that this planet and human society are both approaching breaking point.?-Network

?It is exceedingly well researched and highly objective. Nowhere to Alan's own outlooks crowd out his information, which is presented in a straightforward unbiased manner. We learn of all kinds of political ideologies and forms or democracy (there are many) and of government (of which there are even more).?-The New Humanity

?Those of us who are familiar with Alan Mayne's previous work will say on reading this book that he has surpassed himself. His research and accumulation of vital information are truly stupendous.?-Ethical Record

..."this book is brimming with information and optimism....I recommend this book for at least two reasons; it reminds us that politics and politicians can only ever be of limited influence; and it reminds us that this planet and human society are both approaching breaking point."-Network

"Those of us who are familiar with Alan Mayne's previous work will say on reading this book that he has surpassed himself. His research and accumulation of vital information are truly stupendous."-Ethical Record

"It is exceedingly well researched and highly objective. Nowhere to Alan's own outlooks crowd out his information, which is presented in a straightforward unbiased manner. We learn of all kinds of political ideologies and forms or democracy (there are many) and of government (of which there are even more)."-The New Humanity

About the Author

ALAN J. MAYNE is a consultant and independent author-information provider. He is Honorary Secretary of the British Association for the Club of Rome and the author or editor of several books on information technology and the future, including Resources for the Future (Greenwood Press, 1993).