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Divided

Why We're Living in an Age of Walls

Tim Marshall author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Elliott & Thompson Limited

Published:1st Sep '18

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In Divided, Tim Marshall examines the deepening divisions in our world, exploring the historical and contemporary factors that shape our society.

In Divided, bestselling author Tim Marshall explores the various factors that contribute to the deepening divides in our world today. With a keen eye for detail, he examines how issues such as money, race, religion, and politics create barriers between different groups. Marshall argues that we are entering a new era of tribalism, where people are increasingly identifying with their own factions, leading to a rise in polarization and conflict. The metaphor of walls, both literal and figurative, serves as a powerful symbol throughout the book, illustrating how divisions manifest in our societies.

The narrative takes readers on a journey across the globe, covering significant regions such as China, the USA, Israel and Palestine, and Europe. Each chapter sheds light on the historical and contemporary factors that have shaped these divides, providing context to the current geopolitical landscape. Marshall emphasizes that these divides are not just temporary; they are likely to influence the future of international relations and domestic policies for years to come.

As he unpacks the complexities of our world, Divided encourages readers to reflect on their own perspectives and consider the implications of a divided society. By understanding the fault lines that exist, we can begin to address the challenges we face and work towards a more inclusive future. This thought-provoking analysis is essential reading for anyone looking to grasp the intricacies of today's global conflicts.

***** "Informative and timely ... a readable primer on the world's biggest problems" -- Daily Express; "A timely and exhilarating clamber over the walls of history" -- Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads; "Accomplished, well researched and pacey ... for anyone who wants to look beyond the headlines and explore the context of some of the biggest challenges facing the world today, it is a fascinating and fast read" -- City AM; "Accessible and timely ... ultimately, Marshall's lesson is one that we should all heed: differences can be overcome" -- Prospect; "A very knowledgeable, timely book and a good primer on current problems in a longer-term context" -- Irish News; "Perceptive ... Marshall examines the walls - physical, religious, ethnic, psychological - that fence people off or, at times, pen them in... He has written frankly about the world. We deny this at our own peril" -- The National; "Striking words ... Tim Marshall performs the daunting, yet highly pertinent, task of trying to make sense of one of the biggest issues of our times: in a world that is increasingly globalised, a backlash apparently grows ever stronger. By taking a global view, Divided successfully brings some much-needed perspective" - --Northern Slant

ISBN: 9781783963973

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320 pages