Introduction

Rarely has a topic proved to be more relevant, as it evolved over the course of the year, than “Authority in Question.” All over the world, traditional structures of authority are in a state of upheaval. The establishment, once regarded as a guarantor of constancy, has been punished and voted out of office. New sources of authority are emerging, and we do not yet know how they will evolve. This book shines a light on this change and investigates it thoroughly.