The betrayal of the American dream / Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele.

Author/creator Barlett, Donald L.
Other author Steele, James B.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : PublicAffairs, ©2012.
Descriptionxxi, 289 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Middle class--United States. --Economic conditions. --21st century.
Working class--United States. --Economic conditions. --21st century.
United States--Economic conditions. --2009-.
United States--Economic policy. --2009-.

Contents Assault on the middle class -- The cost of free trade -- Made in America? -- Phantom jobs -- The great tax heist -- The end of retirement -- Deregulation: economic chaos -- Globalization shanghaied -- Restoring the American Dream.
Abstract Examines the formidable challenges facing the middle class, calling for fundamental changes while surveying the extent of the problem and identifying the people and agencies most responsible.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012012879
ISBN9781586489694 (hbk.)
ISBN1586489690 (hbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HC106.84 .B37 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold