Reich, and now he reveals the cycles of power and influence that have perpetuated a new american oligarchy, a shrinking middle class, and the greatest income inequality and wealth disparity in eighty years. For the many, not the few perhaps no one is better acquainted with the intersection of economics and politics than robert b. Reich, and now he reveals how power and influence have created a. In herbert crolys book, the promise of american life, we have a description of wealth in the hands of the few and us politics swamped and corrupted by patronage. From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most important book to datea mythshattering. Reich, former secretary of labor and author of the work of nations, for a discussion of his latest book, saving capitalism. For the many, not the few is the latest addition to robert reich s cohort of publications. This book is a roadmap on how to rebuild the middle class and fix a rigged economy that has been propped up by a corrupt campaign finance system. This book is a roadmap on how to rebuild the middle class and fix a rigged. Robert reich, saving capitalism politics and prose. Perhaps no one is better acquainted with the intersection of economics and politics than robert b.
Robert reich is always insightful and interesting, and his heart is in the right place. Reich 1946 has taught government and politics for forty years between stretches in government service. Reich beyond outrage aftershock supercapitalism reason ill be short. Reich, the new york times bestselling author of aftershock and the work of nations, will discuss his new book saving. Saving capitalism is a very good guide to the state were in. Reich is chancellors professor of public policy at the richard. Since the depths of the great recession in 2009, median household income has fallen nearly 4.
The threat to capitalism is no longer communism or fascism but a steady. For the many, not the few saving capitalism by robert b. In his new book, saving capitalism for the many, not the few, robert reich borrows john galbraiths concept of countervailing forces to suggest a better way. Reich s most popular book is an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth. Reich is chancellors professor of public policy at the goldman school of public policy at the university of california, berkeley. Robert reich on why capitalism needs saving the real issue is whether capitalism is organized for the benefit of the society as a whole or for the benefit of a small group, says reich. Reich has 34 books on goodreads with 57653 ratings.
Five questions for robert reich about saving capitalism. Saving capitalism 2015 is a biting critique of the worlds economic order but also an optimistic look into how capitalism could support the common good. His new book, saving capitalism for the many, not the few, focuses on the change in income distribution. United states senator bernie sanders a sweeping treatise. Reich, and now he reveals how power and influence have created a new american oligarchy, a shrinking middle class, and the greatest income inequality and wealth disparity in eighty years.
Saving capitalism is a wellwritten, thoughtprovoking book by one of americas leading economic thinkers and progressive champions. Reich is among americas first multiplatform public intellectuals. Leading political economist and bestselling author robert b. Reich worries that americas economic recovery is bypassing most americans. Robert reich is one of the countrys most influential and prolific political analysts.
He served as secretary of labor during bill clintons first term 199397. He has published 18 books, including the bestsellers the work of nations, reason, saving capitalism, supercapitalism, aftershock. Reich, and now he reveals how power and influence have created a new american oligarchy, a. Reich recently released a netflix documentary called saving capitalism. For the many, not the few, is an attempt to cut through the fog of class war. Adjusted for inflation, median hourly and weekly pay has dropped over the past year. Reich is chancellors professor of public policy at the richard and rhoda goldman school of public policy at the university of california, berkeley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For the many, not the few reprint by reich, robert b isbn. Reich presents a paradigmshifting, cleareyed examination of a political and economic status quo that no longer serves the people, exposing one of the most pernicious obstructions to progress today. Robert reichs saving capitalism the new york times. He has served in three national administrations and has written fifteen books, including the work of nations, which has been translated into twentytwo languages, and the best sellers the common good, saving capitalism, supercapitalism. Wellfunded special interests have been allowed to tilt the.
Robert reich on why capitalism needs saving rolling stone. Saving capitalism from robert reich cato institute. He has served in three national administrations and has written fourteen books, including the work of nations, which has been translated into twentytwo languages. While reich has held a variety of highprofile media and advocacy positions and serves as the chancellors professor of public policy at uc berkeley, he remains best known for serving as president bill clintons secretary of labor. From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most. These blinks will teach you how and why capitalism is failing most people, and where it needs to go to do right by the. Secretary of labor takes on the economic issues of the day from a perspective that rarely comes to light in public discourse. From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most important book to datea mythshattering breakdown of how the economic system that helped make america so strong is now failing us, and what it will take to fix it. He is perhaps best known for his previous work the work of nations 1992, which raised the issue of growing inequality in the public sphere. Reich discusses his book, the common good, at a politics and prose event at sixth and i historic synagogue in washington, dc on 22218. In his thirteenth book, reich tackles the growing problem of economic disparity by focusing on the relationship between politics and.
From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most important book to datea passionate yet practical, sweeping yet minutely argued, mythshattering breakdown of whats wrong with our politicaleconomic system, and what it will take to fix it. Reich makes a very good case that widening inequality largely reflects political decisions that could have gone in very different directions. He has served in three national administrations and has written fourteen books, including the work of nations, which has been translated into twentytwo languages, and the. Reich, the new york times bestselling author of aftershock and the work of nations, will discuss his new book saving capitalism. Spanning some 279 concise and wise pages, reich s answer in his new book, saving capitalism. Robert reich on saving capitalism california magazine. The best books on saving capitalism and democracy five. Reich is among americas first multiplatform public.
Passionate yet practical, sweeping yet exactingly argued, saving capitalism is a. Former secretary of labor robert reich, author of saving capitalism, talks about americas current economic system. It was written in 1909 and it had an electrifying effect on america and in the formation of modern american capitalism. Reich, and now he reveals how power and influence have. It sounds very familiar, but croly is writing in the early 20th century. He speaks at the 2015 wisconsin book festival in madison. Reich is chancellors professor of public policy at the richard and rhoda goldman school of public policy at the university of california, berkeley, and senior fellow at the blum center for developing economies. Robert reich explains how the ultrawealthy have rigged. Despite reich s sometimes unfounded optimism, i greatly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the reality of income inequality and money in politics. The book, authored in the main by simon stander and true to the interdisciplinary nature of political economy, focuses attention on why capitalism survives crises by. For the many, not the few by robert reich online at alibris. He has served in three national administrations and has written fifteen books, including the work of nations, which has been translated into twentytwo languages, and the best sellers the common good. The blum centers senior fellow and chancellors professor of public policy has written 12 books, is a constant producer of videos and movies, and has a massive facebook audience, thanks to his rapidfire production of commentaries and blogs.
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