Conscience of a liberal: reclaiming America from the right
- New Delhi Penguin Books 2009
- xix,296 p. 20cm ; Pbk
Rs.260/-
The way we were -- The long Gilded Age -- The great compression -- The politics of the welfare state -- The sixties : a troubled prosperity -- Movement conservatism -- The great divergence -- The politics of inequality -- Weapons of mass distraction -- The new politics of equality --The health care imperative -- Confronting inequality -- The conscience of a liberal.
Presents the author's vision of a New Deal for a fairer society. This book argues that the time is ripe for another era of great reform. It outlines a programme for change, explaining what can be done to narrow the wealth gap. It shows how a fresh political coalition can both support and be supported by reform, making our society more democratic.
978-0141035772
Economic conditions Equality Economic growth Politics and government