Howard Jacobson, Francis Fukuyama
Presented by Philip Dodd. With political scientist Francis Fukuyama talking about the rise of liberal democracy and author Howard Jacobson talking about his new novel.
Francis Fukuyama and Howard Jacobson are interviewed by Philip Dodd.
In 1989, Francis Fukuyama published an essay which he titled ?The End of History?" He's just published Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy.
Howard Jacobson won the Man Booker prize in 210 for his comic novel The Finkler Question. His new book J is a dystopian love story.
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Howard Jacobson' s latest novel: J
Duration: 26:37
Howard Jacobson
Howard Jacobson’s latest novel "J" is available in hardback, e-book and as an audiobook.
Francis Fukuyama
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Francis Fukuyama |
| Interviewed Guest | Howard Jacobson |
| Presenter | Philip Dodd |
| Producer | Zahid Warley |
Broadcasts
- Wed 24 Sep 201422:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 11 May 201522:00BBC Radio 3
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