His appeal is also explained by some observers by his capacity of presenting himself as a valid, more social alternative to the PvdA, which moved into a more centrist third way direction by advocating welfare reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Wim Kok and his so-called Purple Cabinets (1994–2002). Critics of Marijnissen call his leadership style authoritarian, because he is presumed to have a tight grip on his party. Bibliography Samenleven kan je niet alleen (You can't live together alone), SP, (1993). () Tegenstemmen, een rood antwoord op Paars (Voting against, a red answer to Purple), (Amsterdam/Antwerp: L.J. Veen, 1996). (). This book is also available in English under the title Enough! A socialist bites back. In 2006 three new English chapters were added with summaries of conclusion in his latter books. In 2007 the book became available in Greece under the title Αρκετά! . (Athens: Antilogos, 2007). () Effe Dimmen! Een rebel in Den Haag . (Amsterdam/Antwerp: L.J. Veen, 1998). (). De laatste oorlog: Gesprekken over de nieuwe wereldorde (The last war), (Amsterdam/Antwerp: L.J. Veen, 2000). (). Co-authored with Karel Glastra van Loon. A series of interviews with experts as Lord Carrington, Sir Michael Rose, Hans van den Broek, Noam Chomsky, Rob de Wijk en Georgi Arbatov on international conflicts with special attention to the role of the Dutch in these conflicts. Schrale Rijkdom: De erfenis van acht jaar Paars (Poor Richness), (Ketch-up Press, 2002). (). Nieuw Optimisme (New Optimism), (Aspekt, 2003). Hoe dan, Jan (But how, Jan?), (Amsterdam/Antwerp: L.J. Veen, 2005). Two Dutch journalist wrote a question/ answer style book about how Marijnissen's ideas could become reality. Waar historie huis houdt (Where history lives), (Rap, 2005). In addition to his plea for a National Historic Museum for the Netherlands, Jan Marijnissen reveals his interest in history and the importance of history to a land and its culture. References External links J.G.Ch.A. (Jan) Marijnissen, Parlement.com 1952 births Living people 20th-century Dutch male writers 20th-century Dutch non-fiction writers 20th-century Dutch politicians 21st-century Dutch male writers 21st-century Dutch non-fiction writers 21st-century Dutch politicians Anti-globalization activists Anti-globalization writers Chairmen of the Socialist Party (Netherlands) Dutch agnostics Dutch bloggers Dutch columnists Dutch political activists Dutch political writers Dutch republicans Former Roman Catholics Foundrymen Leaders of the Socialist Party (Netherlands) Marxist writers Members of the House of Representatives (Netherlands) Members of the Provincial Council of North Brabant Metalworkers Moldmakers Municipal councillors of Oss