Betrayal of the American Dream

English

ISBN: 1586489690

EAN: 9781586489694

Category: Political Science / Public Policy / Economic Policy/Business & Economics / Economic Conditions/Social Science / Social Classes/

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Release Date: 08/23/2012

Synopsis: A series of actions by Washington and Wall Street over decades have systematically dismantled the economic foundation of Americas middle class. In The Betrayal, two of the countrys finest investigative reporters reveal the extent of the ruination and the people and agencies most culpable. Barlett and Steeles 1992 bestseller about Washingtons assault on the middle class-- America: What Went Wrong--was controversial in its day. But when the authors reexamined it, their conclusions then seemed quaint in the light of todays realities. For this new book they document a fundamental betrayal of the American promise, through peerless reportorial investigation and through the perspectives of workers and businessmen across the country. One former factory manager said: If we keep up as we are now, within twenty to thirty years will there even be a middle class? Barlett and Steele show why Americans are rightfully fearful about the future, and warn that greater economic pain lies ahead unless we make fundamental changes now.

Betrayal of the American Dream

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.1 inches

Width: 6.13 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Weight: 18.34 oz

Pages: 320