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Book Synopsis: Following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, a moral panic gripped the US and UK. To atone for an alleged history of racism, statues were torn down and symbols of national identity attacked. Across universities, fringe theories became the new orthodoxy, with a cadre of activists backed by university technocrats adopting a binary worldview of moral certainty, sin and deconstructive redemption through Western self-erasure. This hard-hitting book surveys these developments for the first time. It unpacks and challenges the theories and arguments deployed by ‘decolonisers’ in a university system now characterised by garbled leadership and illiberal groupthink. The desire to question the West’s sense of itself, deconstruct its narratives and overthrow its institutional order is an impulse that, ironically, was underpinned by a more confident and assured Western hegemony, which is now waning and under great strain. If its light continues to dim, who or what will carry the torch for human freedom and progress? Read more
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Are you concerned about the erosion of Western values and the impact it's having on society? Look no further than Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West. This thought-provoking book delves into the moral panic that has gripped the US and UK since the tragic death of George Floyd in 2020. Discover how statues are being torn down and national identity is being attacked, all in the name of atoning for past racism.
Uncover the truth behind the fringe theories that have infiltrated universities and become the new orthodoxy. With a binary worldview of moral certainty, sin, and deconstructive redemption through self-erasure of Western values, these activists are shaping the future of education. Against Decolonisation challenges their theories and arguments, exposing the garbled leadership and illiberal groupthink that has permeated our university system.
Ironically, the desire to question the West's sense of itself, deconstruct its narratives, and overthrow its institutional order stemmed from a once-confident and assured Western hegemony. However, as this hegemony wanes and comes under great strain, the author raises a crucial question: If the light of Western values continues to dim, who or what will carry the torch for human freedom and progress?
Take a stand against the erosion of Western ideals and join the discussion on the future of our society. Order your copy of Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West today by clicking here.
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