Download The Third Way and its Critics by Anthony Giddens - mirror 1 --- mirror 2 --- mirror 3 -- --------------- br Synopsis: The idea of finding a 'third way' in politics has become a focus ofdiscussion across the world. Political leaders, in the US, Europe,Asia and Latin America claim to be following its principles. Yetthe notion has also attracted much criticism. Some say it is anempty concept without any real content. Critics from the traditional left argue that it is a betrayal of left-wing ideals.brAnthony Giddens's The Third Way (Polity Press, 1998) is regarded bymany as the key text of third way politics. Translated intotwenty-five languages, it has shaped the development of the thirdway. In this new book Giddens responds to the critics, and furtherdevelops the ideas set out in his earlier volume. Far from beingunable to deal with inequalities of wealth and power, he shows,third way politics offers the only feasible approach to theseissues. The work is indispensable for anyone who wants tounderstand the most important political debate going on today.brAnthony Giddens is the Director of the London School of Economicsand Political Science. He is the author or editor of over thirtybooks. His previous works, especially Beyond Left and Right (PolityPress, 1994) have influenced debates about the future of socialdemocracy in many countries across the world. Frequently referredto in the UK as Tony Blair's guru, Giddens has made a strong impacton the evolution of New Labour.