They Rule - The 1% vs. Democracy (Paperback)

This book reflects on key questions raised by recent movements and statements about the status of American politics and polity from the Tea Party to Occupy, from the 1% to the 47% to the 99% that is the rest of us. These questions have also been raised by previous generations of labor, farmer, socialist, anarchist, and populist protestors and critics: Who owns and rules America beyond the pretense of democratic popular governance? Why does it matter that the nation s economy, society, culture, and politics are torn by stark class disparities and a concentration of wealth in the hands of a privileged few? What is the price of that savage inequality? And what can we the people do about it in defense of democracy, a livable natural environment, and the common good of all? Along the way, this book sharpens readers sense of who the US oligarchy are; how their fortunes have changed over the course of American history; how they live and think; and how to detect and de-cloak them. Paul Street is a master at revealing what lies beneath the surfaces of American politics and society and bringing his readers to the forefront of action."

General

Imprint:	Paradigm Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Paul Street
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	252
ISBN-13:	978-1-61205-327-1
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	1-61205-327-0
Barcode:	9781612053271

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