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Book SynopsisIntimate access to the mind of Francis Fukuyama and his reflections on world politics, his life and career, and the evolution of his thought In his 1992 best-selling book The End of History and the Last Man, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama argued that the dominance of liberal democracy marked the end of humanity’s political and ideological development. Thirty years later, with populism on the rise and the number of liberal democracies decreasing worldwide, Fukuyama revisits his classic thesis. A series of in-depth interviews between Fukuyama and editor Mathilde Fasting, After the End of History offers a wide-ranging analysis of liberal democracy today. Drawing on Fukuyama’s work on identity, biotechnology, and political order, the book provides essential insight into the rise of authoritarianism and the greatest threats faced by democracy in our present world. Diving into topics like the surprise election of Donald Trump, the destruction of social and political norms, and the rise of China, Fukuyama deftly explains the plight of liberal democracy and explores how we might prevent its further decline. He also covers personal topics, reflects on his life and career, the evolution of his thinking, and some of his most important books. Insightful and important, After the End of History grants unprecedented access to one of the greatest political minds of our time.
Trade ReviewStudents of geopolitics and world history will find Fukuyama’s thoughts both provocative and inspiring. * Kirkus Reviews *
After the End of History offers unmatched insights into Francis Fukuyama’s biography and scholarship and combines them with wide-ranging reflections on liberal democracies and global politics. * Review of Democracy *
Indeed, for anyone who lacks the time to absorbhis numerous books and essays, this volume offers a useful introduction to thecore ideas of one of America’s most consequential (and often misunderstood) contemporary thinkers. * National Review *
...Fukuyama provides an interesting counterpoint to the current pessimism about the future of democracy. * MoneyWeek *
The book is a horn of plenty. Every page presents a novel idea, a new fact, or an unexpected perspective. * Journal of Peace Research *
This extended conversation between Fasting and the famed political scientist Francis Fukuyama takes readers on an engaging intellectual journey in which Fukuyama reflects on the global crises and transformations that have unfolded in the three decades since his famous essay on “the end of history.” * Foreign Affairs *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. What Has Happened after the End of History? 2. How Have World Politics Changed? 3. How Do Illiberal Attacks Threaten Democracy? 4. Will the US Cease to Be the Beacon of the Liberal Order? 5. Will Orwell’s 1984 Dystopia Come True? 6. Is Fukuyama a Classical European Liberal? 7. What Led Fukuyama to International Politics? 8. What Is the End of History? 9. Why Do We Go to Denmark? 10. How Do We Build Liberal Democracies? 11. How Can We Understand How Societies Work? 12. Is Identity Politics a Question of Thymos? 13. How Do Society and Capitalism Interact? 14. How Does Human Nature Shape Society? 15. Is China a Serious Contender to Liberal Democracy? 16. Are We Experiencing a Clash of Civilizations? 17. How Can We Make Liberal Democracies Thrive? 18. The Future of History Epilogue Literature
