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Recent articles
The politics of the hidden agenda
spiked,
26 June 2009
Spreading conspiracy theories – stories about a world warped by evil forces – remains the pastime of marginalised groups. But conspiratorial thinking, the idea that someone, somewhere is to blame for every misfortune, has become respectable.
People should not be punished for their beliefs
spiked,
23 June 2009
The proposal to ban British National Party members from teaching in schools is a far bigger threat to democracy than the BNP itself.
Why the state cannot save the economy
spiked,
18 June 2009
Instead of having arid debates about the state versus the market, we must create institutions and policies that can restructure the economy.
How EU bureaucrats are destroying public life
spiked,
10 June 2009
A majority of Europeans refused to take part in the EU elections not because they don’t understand the EU, but because they do.
Now is the age of the discontented
Times Higher Education,
4 June 2009
The consumer culture has contaminated higher education and student complaints are rising. Some academics, fearing litigation or poor assessment, offer flattery instead of feedback. No one benefits.
Taking the politics of fear to a new low
spiked,
4 June 2009
Unable to inspire voters, the isolated, illiberal oligarchs of the EU are using the threat of fantasy fascism to try to force us to be pro-EU.
EU oligarchs help far right prosper
The Australian,
4 June 2009
The leaders of the European Union hate elections to the European Parliament. Why? Because these caricatures of democratic decision-making expose the contempt with which the European public regards the oligarchy that runs the EU.
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New edition: Paranoid Parenting Publisher's description:
Ever since Frank Furedi has drawn attention to the issue of ‘paranoid
parenting’ this problem has gained widespread recognition from mothers
and fathers and policy makers. This new edition, published on 30 October 2008, examines how in recent years, parenting has become even more paranoid.
Paranoid Parenting is an important book that shows how parental
fears have been stoked and families harmed. It ought to be read by every
sensible individual interested in regaining a sane viewpoint that advances
children’s well being. If you want to understand why adults act
like children and children act like adults, in short if you want to understand
why raising children today is harder than ever before, read this book.
Every day there is a warning about your children. Everything is dangerous;
cot, babysitters, school, supermarket and park. We are told that children’s
health safety and welfare and constantly at risk. Based on sociological
research as well as dozens of interviews, this book will bolster your
confidence in your own judgments and enable you to bring up self-assured,
imaginative, capable children.
Buy this book from Amazon (UK)
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Book of the week: Our Nation Unhinged
Times Higher Education,
28 May 2009
Why did they do it? Frank Furedi on the erosion of civil rights in the post-9/11 US.
Taking refuge in the rhetoric of reform
spiked,
26 May 2009
By proposing electoral reforms in response to the expenses scandal, politicians are futilely seeking an organisational solution to a political problem.
What swine flu reveals about the culture of fear
spiked,
5 May 2009
A guide to today’s various species of scaremonger.
Be afraid …
Sunday Herald,
3 May 2009
Essay of the week: Pig flu, bird flu, global warming, crime ... Why professional panic-mongers are making us terrified.
Dramatisering van een ziekte
De Standaard,
2 May 2009
De recente gebeurtenissen rond de Mexicaanse griep tonen dat onze maatschappij wel over de wetenschappelijke kennis beschikt om griepuitbarstingen het hoofd te bieden, maar ziekte nog altijd als een voorbode van de Apocalyps beschouwt.
Swine flu and the dramatisation of disease
spiked,
28 April 2009
Recent events show that, while society has the scientific know-how to cope with outbreaks of flu, it still sees disease as a harbinger of apocalypse.
Alistair Darling’s make-believe Budget
spiked,
23 April 2009
Even by New Labour standards, yesterday’s Budget was an unusually disturbing attempt by our leaders to evade economic responsibility.
A caricature of a riot
spiked,
2 April 2009
Yesterday’s protest of poseurs against bankers confirmed that anti-capitalism itself has become an empty brand, like KFC or FCUK.
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