The Third Way and Its Critics: Sequel to "The Third Way" - Softcover

a There is now a global attempt to apply progressive values in new ways. The debate about the Third Way is vital to politics in the 21st century. This book is an important contribution to the debate.a Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom a This is a crucial period for the European Union. We need new thinking about democracy and economic development. Tony Giddens gives us some vital clues about how to achieve these aims.a Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission a The third way debate has become a truly world--wide one, affecting all countries. It has shown a convergence of ideas, together with a diversity of policies. This book marks a major further development in the evolution of the left.a Fernando Henrique Cardoso, President of Brazil a Anthony Giddens has done more than most to insert globalization into the modern--day political vocabulary. His The Third Way and its Critics is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand new Labour.a Mark Perryman, New Statesman a Giddens aims his new book specifically at critics on the left. It begins with an excellent summary of their views: with impressive honesty they are forcefully advanced rather than caricatured ... This book is written in a lively manner and discusses much interesting and important material.a Democratization

The idea of finding a 'third way' in politics has become a focus of discussion across the world. Political leaders, in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America claim to be following its principles. Yet the notion has also attracted much criticism. Some say it is an empty concept without any real content. Critics from the more traditional left argue that it is a betrayal of left-wing ideals.