Progressivism is the core of any society’s roots and a progressive world strives for growth and development rather than going backwards. There are four pillars on which progressivism stands and they are: peace, working class prosperity, environmental sustainability and human rights and equality. WhatsOn, editor brings books that have all the four pillars of progressivism.
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith***
Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Packed with proven strategies, Dr Smith’s empathetic guide offers a deeper understanding of how your mind works. And gives you the insight and help you to nurture your mental health everyday.
A Brief History of Equality by Thomas Piketty*****
It’s easy to be pessimistic about inequality. We know it has increased dramatically in many parts of the world over the pas two generations. No one has done more to reveal the problem than Thomas Piketty. Now, in this surprising and powerful than Thomas Piketty,. Now, in this surprising and powerful new work, Piketty reminds us that the grand sweep of history gives us reasons to be optimistic. Over the centuries, he shows, we have been moving towards greater equality.
Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In by Bernie Sanders****
Throughout the Presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders galvanized voters with this progressive platform and vision for America. In the book, Sanders shares experiences from the campaign trail and outlines his ideas for continuing a political revolution to fight for a progressive economic, environmental, racial and social justice agenda that creates jobs, raises wages, protects the environment and provides health care for all.
Understanding Power by Noam Chomsky*****
In Understanding Power, Peter Mitchell and John Schoeffel have assembled the best of Chomsky’s recent talks on the past, present, and future of the politics of power. In a series of enlightening and wide-ranging discussions, all published here for the first time. This books offers a sweeping critique of the world around us and is definitive Chomsky. Characterized by Chomsky’s accessible and informative style, this is the ideal book for those new to his work as well as for those who have been listening for years.
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire****
First published in Portuguese, in this book the methodology of the late Paulo Freire has helped to empower countless impoverished and illiterate people throughout the world. His work’s has taken on especial urgency in the United States and Western Europe, where the creation of a permanent underclass among the underprivileged and minorities in cities. This book will inspire the new generation of educators, students, and general readers for years to come.
