Divided: Why We're Living in an Age of Walls

Hardback Published on: 08/03/2018
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Divided
I've pre-ordered this already
For those who have not experienced the brilliance of Tim Marshall before GET THIS BOOK! I've already pre-ordered mine and clearing my schedule! Come at me ... READ MORE
Aisha Din
Divided
Fascinating!
This is a fascinating and timely read. Tim Marshall's writing is as clear and knowledgeable as ever, and this is an accessible and informative book. This... READ MORE
Helen at Scarborough
Divided
Thought-provoking!
This book, as well as it's two predecessors, are absolutely fascinating. This books shows not only the physical boundaries but also the mental and emotion... READ MORE
Phoebe Brooks

Synopsis

We feel more divided than ever. This riveting analysis tells you why.

Walls are going up. Nationalism and identity politics are on the rise once more. Thousands of miles of fences and barriers have been erected in the past ten years, and they are redefining our political landscape.

There are many reasons why we erect walls, because we are divided in many ways: wealth, race, religion, politics. In Europe the ruptures of the past decade threaten not only European unity, but in some countries liberal democracy itself. In China, the Party's need to contain the divisions wrought by capitalism will define the nation's future. In the USA the rationale for the Mexican border wall taps into the fear that the USA will no longer be a white majority country in the course of this century.

Understanding what has divided us, past and present, is essential to understanding much of what's going on in the world today.

Covering China, the USA, Israel and Palestine, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Europe and the UK, bestselling author Tim Marshall presents a gripping and unflinching analysis of the fault lines that will shape our world for years to come.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
  • ISBN: 9781783963423
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 235 x 156 mm
  • Languages: English

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Divided
Underwhelming
A potentially fascinating book made lacklustre by emphasis on the what rather than the why, and the tendentiousness of the author (with his own politics ja... READ MORE
Chained Bear
Divided
I didn’t realise politics could be quite so gripping!
I’ve read a few political bits and pieces over the years. I’ve always been a fan of Orwell and I keep up to date with politics, but it’s always been someth... READ MORE
Racheldoodle23
Divided
Easy read, excellent insight.
I have now read 4 of Tim Marshall’s books. They have all been an excellent read, providing clear explanations of “why we are where we are” and the differin... READ MORE
Chris Lichfield