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The book examines the shift towards free market economics and wealth concentration, tracing its origins to the 1970s. It posits that political changes during this era were driven by a "revolt of the rich," where the affluent prioritized their own interests, ultimately undermining the broader American public. Gibbs delves into the interplay between economic policies and class dynamics, offering a critical analysis of how these forces have shaped contemporary society.
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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
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9780231205900
- Series
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- The book examines the shift towards free market economics and wealth concentration, tracing its origins to the 1970s. It posits that political changes during this era were driven by a "revolt of the rich," where the affluent prioritized their own interests, ultimately undermining the broader American public. Gibbs delves into the interplay between economic policies and class dynamics, offering a critical analysis of how these forces have shaped contemporary society.