New Book: What Are “Left Wing” and “Right Wing?”

I delve into the core of politics

Over a year in the making, my latest book is now available for pre-order. Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action is a fresh and, with elections this year, very timely analysis of the core dynamics of politics and what motivates political conflict. You can pre-order the e-book version now, and the e-book and paperback versions will be released on 26 March (publisher rescheduled).

Below is an excerpt from the first chapter that introduces the book.

What Is Politics?

Politics is usually portrayed as a contest or battle between politicians. This is ironic because what the word “politics” really should mean is a sense of community.

The word “politics” comes from the ancient Greek word “polis,” which simply means “the city.” Ancient Greek society was based on the city-state, so politics, the affairs of the city, relates to all things political and applies to all things about the city or society. From the word “polis” we get the idea of politics, the idea of police, and the idea of the suffix of a city in words like “metropolis.”

Politics is the discussion or debate about how government and society should be structured, how decisions…