Not With A Bang But A Whimper : The Politics and Culture of Decline Hardback

A beautifully-written and thought-provoking collection of essays, this work delves into a wide range of social, political, and literary issues. From the Jonathan Ross/Russell Brand controversy to violent crime on Britain's streets, the effects of the welfare state, modern architecture, and the respective merits of Shakespeare and Dr. Johnson, each topic is explored with depth and insight.

Dalrymple draws upon examples from his extensive career as a prison doctor and his travels to every corner of the globe. These experiences serve to illuminate his central perspective: that Britain is currently in the throes of social, cultural, and political decline.