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1 online resource (xiv, 481 pages) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 451-466) and index. |
Summary |
"A narrative history of the gains in economic and political equality in the United States starting in the 1870s. Argues that many of these gains have been reversed since the 1960s, and proposes solutions for reversing this downward spiral"--Provided by publisher. |
Contents |
Preface : A life of thought in a life of politics -- pt. 1. THE HISTORIC ADVANCE, ca. 1870-1970. The historic advance : Setting a context -- Interpreting the "sixties" -- The modern reaction -- pt. 2. RECAPPING AND BEYOND. Social stratification and social dynamics -- Institutional elites and social action -- The inner government within liberal democracy -- pt. 3. PROPSALS FOR A RENEWED HISTORIC ADVANCE. On strategy and organization -- The reform of the police power -- Civilizing the corporation -- A "civilized" employment system -- International government and international chaos -- Political reform. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Business and politics -- United States.
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Business and politics. |
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United States. |
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Equality -- United States.
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Equality. |
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United States -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
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Economic conditions. |
Chronological Term |
1945- |
Subject |
United States -- Economic policy -- 2009-
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Economic policy. |
Chronological Term |
2009- |
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Since 1945 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: McDermott, John F.M., 1932- Restoring democracy to America. University Park, Penn. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2010 9780271037240 (DLC) 2010021713 (OCoLC)631237282 |
ISBN |
9780271056678 (electronic book) |
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0271056673 (electronic book) |
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9780271055213 (electronic book) |
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0271055219 (electronic book) |
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0271056053 |
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9780271056050 |
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0271037253 |
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9780271037257 |
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9780271037240 |
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0271037245 |
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9780271037257 |
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9780271056050 |
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