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More Equal than Others
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More Equal than Others

America from Nixon to the New Century

Princeton UP, 2004 más...

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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Controversial
  • Eye Opening

Recommendation

British journalist and historian Godfrey Hodgson dissects the rise of conservatism in the U.S. during the last quarter of the twentieth century. Hodgson is an unapologetic liberal, and though he’s ultimately optimistic about America, he finds much to lament in this period. Even die-hard conservatives might be given pause by his warnings about growing social stratification and inequality. Hodgson’s greatest contribution to the political discussion may be his examination of this time period from so many angles, exposing myths and misconceptions about each facet of society, especially the much-ballyhooed prosperity of the ’90s. The book is plagued by inadequate fact-checking on minor issues, however, which could call his larger points into question, despite 43 pages of end notes and an extensive bibliography. Despite these flaws, getAbstract.com finds this thoughtful study useful for anyone trying to understand American politics and future trends.

Take-Aways

  • Over the past 25 years, a conservative consensus replaced the liberal New Deal consensus.
  • The rise of conservatism has been marked by a sharp increase in inequality and a shift in power toward the rich.
  • The "New Economy" is largely a myth and its prosperity is exaggerated.

About the Author

An associate fellow at The Rothermere American Institute at Oxford University, Godfrey Hodgson has written six books, including a biography of Daniel Patrick Moynihan and America In Our Time.


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