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Book SynopsisA fascinating insight into the influence that politics has upon business practices and consumer behaviour - and the development opportunities that this can provide.The New Political Capitalism bridges the gap between the reality of the relationship between business and politics, and the lack of familiarity of the business community, even at the most senior levels, with political thinking. The book demonstrates how businesses that develop effective political antennae can enhance their performance in the emerging age of Political Capitalism. it challenges the notion that business is, or can ever be, ''apolitical'', and argues that politics the visible reflection of social values and cultural trends shapes the environment in which business operates. More and more people are becoming politicised in the sense that they have strong views about how our societies should function and the role that business must play. Socio-political issues increasingly affect purchasing decisi
Trade ReviewA major contribution to the emerging literature on the future of capitalism. * Professor Sir John Kay, London School of Economics and Political Science; Fellow, St John’s College, Oxford. *
Essential reading for all who are seeking to build more resilient societies based on better political and better business cultures. * Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Prime Minister of Denmark, 2011-2015; member of the European Council on Foreign Relations. *
As an enlightened observer of the world of politics as well as business, Joe Zammit-Lucia gives us a landmark book. I advise all students of political science to read it. * Renaud Girard, Grand Rapporteur and Chief Foreign Correspondent, Le Figaro; Professor of International Strategy, Sciences Po, Paris. *
An essential guide for establishing a stable and sustainable future out of the incoherent chaos that surrounds us. * William H Janeway, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus Private Equity, New York; Faculty Member, University of Cambridge. *
Timely, highly relevant, insightful, useful and readable are the words that come to mind as I read
The New Political Capitalism. * Gail Klinsworth, Inter alia Board Chair, Globescan, Toronto, and Chair, Board of Trustees, The Shell Foundation; Chief Sustainability Officer, Unilever 2012-2015. *
Joe brings together a rare combination of strengths: he has a nose for new trends; he is a critical thinker; and his writings are lucid and with wit.
The New Political Capitalism reflects all these strengths. * Leon Wansleben, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne. *
Those of us who have spent time in the worlds of politics and business often struggle to define the differences and overlaps between the two. Joe Zammit-Lucia’s book is an impressive attempt to do that. * The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable, UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade, 2010-2015; Professor in Practice, London School of Economics and Political Science. *
A must-read for understanding why some companies are leaders and others laggards in leading the customer experience revolution. * Dr Lynn Phillips, Professor of Marketing, Stanford Graduate School of Business, 1983-1996; Managing Director, Reinventures. *
