{"title":"David Goodhart","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of David Goodhart, a distinguished author known for his keen analysis of contemporary social and political issues. Goodhart is a prominent figure in the spheres of education, politics, and current affairs, and his books are indispensable for those looking to understand the evolving dynamics of modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHead Hand Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, Goodhart explores the evolving landscape of the workforce, where he argues for the revaluation of skills that are often undervalued in a knowledge-driven economy. He sheds light on the importance of balancing cognitive intelligence with practical and empathetic skills, making this book a must-read for enthusiasts of educational reform and socio-economic policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eThe Road to Somewhere\u003c\/em\u003e, navigates the deep divide between different sections of society—a phenomenon at the heart of current political discourse. Goodhart introduces the concepts of the 'Somewheres' and 'Anywheres', offering a profound understanding of the shifts in cultural identity and their influence on global politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth these compelling titles are essential reading for anyone interested in the intertwined realms of education and politics. Delve into Goodhart's collection to uncover a thought-provoking perspective on the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"head-hand-heart-by-david-goodhart-9780141990415","title":"Head Hand Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA profound investigation into the deeper reason for our political alienation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coronavirus pandemic taught us something we ought already to have known—that care workers, supermarket shelf-stackers, delivery drivers and cleaners are doing essential work that keeps us all alive, fed and cared for. Until recently, much of this work was regarded as menial by the same society that now lauds them as \u003cem\u003ekey workers\u003c\/em\u003e. Why are they so undervalued?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this timely and original analysis, David Goodhart divides human aptitudes into three: Head (cognitive), Hand (manual and craft), and Heart (caring, emotional). It's common sense that a good society needs to recognise the value of all three, but in recent decades they have got badly out of kilter. Cognitive ability has become the gold standard of human esteem. The cognitive class now shapes society largely in its own interests, by prioritising the knowledge economy, ever-expanding higher education and shaping the very idea of a successful life. To put it bluntly—smart people have become too powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead, Hand, Heart\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of the cognitive takeover that has gathered pace over the past forty years. As recently as the 1970s, most people left school without qualifications, but now 40 per cent of all jobs are graduate-only. A good society must re-imagine the meaning of skilled work, so that people who work with their hands and hearts are valued alongside workers who manipulate data. Our societies need to spread status more widely, and provide meaning and value for people who cannot, or do not want to, achieve in the classroom and the professions. This is the story of the central struggle for status and dignity in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354789531884,"sku":"9780141990415","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14706133482238.jpg?v=1744289130"},{"product_id":"the-road-to-somewhere-by-david-goodhart-9780141986975","title":"The Road to Somewhere","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking and timely explanation of the social and political change sweeping the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany Remainers reported waking up the day after the Brexit vote feeling as if they were living in a foreign country. In fact, they were merely experiencing the same feeling that many British people have felt every day for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFifty years ago, people in leafy North London and people in working-class Northern towns could vote for a Labour party that broadly encompassed all of their interests. Today their priorities are poles apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking and timely book, \u003cem\u003eThe Road to Somewhere\u003c\/em\u003e, Goodhart shows us how people have come to be divided into two camps—the 'Anywheres', who have 'achieved' identities, derived from their careers and education, and 'Somewheres', who get their identity from a sense of place and from the people around them, and who feel a sense of loss due to mass immigration and rapid social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world increasingly divided by Brexit and Trump, Goodhart shows how Anywheres must come to understand and respect Somewhere values to stand a fighting chance against the rise of populism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555751743724,"sku":"9780141986975","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14671733482238.jpg?v=1750117874"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-goodhart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}