The War of Words: A Glossary of Globalization

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By Harold James

Published Sept. 27, 2021

War of Words (Yale University Press) identifies a problem with contemporary politics — the meanings of nationalism, conservatism, liberalism, socialism, and capitalism have become buzzwords and lost their nuanced meaning. James seeks to uncover their true definitions and reveal how misuse of these important concepts can form roadblocks to productive political conversations.

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