Bruce Baum Book order

Examining the interplay between popular culture and politics, Bruce Baum critiques American liberalism through the lens of films, television, and music. The analysis challenges traditional liberal perspectives on democracy, equality, racism, dissent, and animal rights during the Bush-Obama era, offering a fresh reevaluation of these themes in contemporary society.

Traces the major trends in scientific and intellectual understandings of race from the Middle Ages

The book delves into the overlooked aspects of Mill's philosophy, highlighting its relevance to contemporary issues such as workers' cooperatives and women's rights. By recovering these dimensions, it offers a critical sociology of freedom that resonates with modern societal challenges, emphasizing the importance of Mill's ideas in advocating for social justice and equity.