* An essential handbook - equipping readers to truly understand, debate and act upon the issues currently rocking our world; * For fans of How to be right... in a world gone wrong by James O'Brien; Rebel Ideas by Matthew Sayed and Factfulness by Hans Rosling; * Strong author profile: Tatton's Simple Politics project has over 60,000 followers on Twitter and 150,000 followers on Facebook; he speaks country-wide and has a growing media profile, including appearances on Sky News; Radio 5 Live and BBC Politics; * Strong PR angles linked to a shifting news agenda: how 'news' websites have a vested interest in keeping you angry or panicked; how social media is damaging democracy; how we dehumanise the opposition; how to keep your mind clear when everyone around you is losing theirs...

We're living through The Breakdown. A time of enormous political upheaval and polarised opinion. Many of us feel ill-equipped to understand and debate the issues currently rocking our world. At last, here is a sane voice of reason that cuts through the noise. : Brexit: a chance to take back control or taking us to the brink of disaster? : Immigration: a strain on our country or a crucial part of our economy? : Austerity: essential reduction of national debt or devastating cuts to public spending? : Tax cuts: control over your money or a threat to the welfare system? : Privatisation: Crucial efficiency-boosting competition or the ruthless destruction of our public services? : Ban on plastics: saving the planet or excessive government interference? : The Breakdown will give you all the tools to work out what's happening and why - and then empower you to do something about it.