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Focusing on the 1970s, the book examines the shift towards free market economics and the resulting wealth concentration. The author argues that this era marked a "revolt of the rich," where political changes were driven by the affluent defending their interests, ultimately undermining the welfare of the American public. Gibbs delves into the historical and political dynamics that facilitated this transformation, offering insights into the implications for society and the economy.
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Revolt of the Rich, David Gibbs
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- 2024
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- Title
- Revolt of the Rich
- Subtitle
- How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Gibbs
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9780231205917
- Series
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the 1970s, the book examines the shift towards free market economics and the resulting wealth concentration. The author argues that this era marked a "revolt of the rich," where political changes were driven by the affluent defending their interests, ultimately undermining the welfare of the American public. Gibbs delves into the historical and political dynamics that facilitated this transformation, offering insights into the implications for society and the economy.