As the UK heads into at least three weeks of lockdown, here are some suggestions for Liberal Democrats in want of a good book.
British Liberal Leaders (2015) – Edited by Duncan Brack, Robert Ingham and Tony Little
A fascinating case put foward by Adrian Parr. Here, Parr argues that only when we understand the dominating role played by capital in international diplomacy and environmental politics, can we begin to truly reshape our economy to support a stable and flourishing environment.
The End of History and the Last Man (2012 Penguin; 1st Edition) – Francis Fukuyama
Fukuyama’s 1992 classic text proclaiming the victory of Western liberal democracy makes interesting reading in a decade of Brexit and Trump. A reminder of how quickly the global political landscape changes. Liberal democracy is fragile and needs constant work and protection.
Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction (2016) – Philip E Tetlock and Dan Gardener
In what now feels like decades ago, Dominic Cummings told journalists waiting outside his London home to read Philip Tetlock’s book ‘Superforcasting’ to better understand sacked Downing Street adviser Andrew Sabinsky. Well…now you can!
Capital and Ideology (2020) – Thomas Piketty
Following the success of Piketty’s first international bestselling tome ‘Capital in the Twenty-First Century’ (2013), he has returned. This time, the French economist presents a volume almost twice the size as his initial bestseller. I can’t say I’ve finished this new volume, but it certainly is a work in progress!
Tom Parkin 
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