The middle class fights back : how progressive movements can restore democracy in America /

The middle class fights back : how progressive movements can restore democracy in America /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	D'Agostino, Brian.
Imprint:	Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2012.
Description:	xviii, 203 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	New trends and ideas in American politics New trends and ideas in American politics.
Subject:	Middle class -- Political activity -- United States. Middle class -- United States -- Economic conditions. Income distribution -- United States. Political corruption -- United States. Economic policy. Income distribution. Middle class -- Economic conditions. Middle class -- Political activity. Political corruption. Social policy. United States -- Economic policy. United States -- Social policy. United States.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8904055

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ISBN:	9781440802737 (hard copy : alk. paper) 1440802734 (hard copy : alk. paper) 9781440802744 (ebook) 1440802742 (ebook)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Presents an unapologetic and coherent analysis of American state capitalism.

Table of Contents:

Series Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. How the Rich Rule
1. The National Security Scam
2. The Attack on Wages and Benefits
3. School Reform and Other Diversions
4. The Attack on Government
Part II. A New Progressive Agenda
5. Government for the People
6. Markets without Capitalism
7. Unleashing Minds and Brains
8. Renewing Democracy
Appendix: Psychology of the Radical Right
Bibliography
Index