Death of the Liberal Class

Death of the Liberal Class

For decades the liberal class was a defense against the worst excesses of power. But the pillars of the liberal classâ€” the press, universities, the labor movement, the Democratic Party, and liberal religious institutionsâ€”have collapsed. In its absence, the poor, the working class, and even the middle class no longer have a champion.
In this searing polemic Chris Hedges indicts liberal institutions, including his former employer, the New York Times, who have distorted their basic beliefs in order to support unfettered capitalism, the national security state, globalization, and staggering income inequalities. Hedges argues that the death of the liberal class created a profound vacuum at the heart of American political life. And now speculators, war profiteers, and demagoguesâ€” from militias to the Tea Partyâ€”are filling the void.
Country USA
Brand Bold Type Books
Manufacturer Nation Books
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2011-11-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781568586793

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