Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide

Inequality in the United States has reached staggering proportions, with a massive share of wealth held by the very richest. How was such a dramatic shift in favor of a narrow elite possible in a democratic society? David N. Gibbs explores the forces that shaped the turn toward free market economics and wealth concentration and finds their roots in the 1970s. He argues that the political transformations of this period resulted from a "revolt of the rich," whose defense of their class interests came at the expense of the American public. Drawing on extensive archival research, Gibbs examines how elites established broad coalitions that brought together business conservatives, social traditionalists, and militarists. At the very top, Richard Nixon's administration quietly urged corporate executives to fund conservative think tanks and seeded federal agencies with free-market economists. Even Jimmy Carter's ostensibly liberal administration brought deregulation to the financial sector along with the imposition of severe austerity measures that hurt the living standards of the working class. Through a potent influence campaign, academics and intellectuals sold laissez-faire to policy makers and the public, justifying choices to deregulate industry, cut social spending, curb organized labor, and offshore jobs, alongside expanding military interventions overseas. Shedding new light on the political alliances and policy decisions that tilted the playing field toward the ultrawealthy, Revolt of the Rich unveils the origins of today's stark disparities.

Business & Money

Gibbs, David

Economics

Columbia University Press

This book is the first full-color illustrated guide to the field identification of the pigeons and doves of the world. The authors incorporate much recent information about this large family of birds that includes specialist frugivores, seed-eaters, brightly colored tropical species, gregarious migratory species, shy ground-dwellers, tree inhabiters, and more.

Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to Pigeons and Doves of the World

Science & Math

Barnes, Eustace

Biological Sciences

Yale University Press

This book focuses upon the potential to integrate economic and environmental policies at the local and regional scale. Local initiatives are investigated within their wider economic and environmental policy contexts in order to illustrate both the constraints and opportunities for local policy makers. Attention is given to global economic trends, as well as to the specific policy contexts of the European Union and the national contexts of the UK, USA, Australia, Japan and Sweden. The key principles for designing integrative policies and descriptions of initiatives and projects in a variety of locations are also considered.

Local Economic Development and the Environment

Reference

Routledge

Surveying thirty-five years of Alan Fletcher's work, this book is an essay upon the design process as undertaken by a tireless and gifted individual. The thinking behind his solutions and methods are illustrated by a range of examples each accompanied by a full commentary from Jeremy Myerson.

Beware Wet Paint

Arts & Photography

MYERSON, Jeremy

Fletcher, Alan

History & Criticism

Phaidon Press

Fighting for Dear Life: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo and What It Means for All of Us

"Gibbs, lead attorney for Bob and Mary Schindler, Terri Schiavo's parents, recounts the legal case to keep her alive and her last days. Discusses background information on the U.S. judiciary process and value of life issues"--Provided by publisher.

Biographies & Memoirs

DeMoss, Bob

Leaders & Notable People

Bethany House

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<li> Presents a balanced introduction to both machining and part programming. </li>
<li>Uses the reader's knowledge on conventional machines to explain the operation of CNC machining. </li>
<li>Includes sufficient information to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical aspects needed to comprehend CNC machining. </li>
<li>Contains a chapter on conversational and manual programming as well as computer aided part programming. </li>
<li>Offers hundreds of clear illustrations to fully clarify the text. </li>
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An Introduction to CNC Machining and Programming

Computers & Technology

Crandell, Tom

Programming

Industrial Press, Inc.

Why not begin your mountain bike tour of America in its most northeastern state. Sarah Hale and David Gibbs, who have padded, packed, and camped every corner of their home state, profile Maine's classic mountain bike trails. Fat-tire enthusiasts will revel in Maine's network of old, abandoned roads and the conversion of retired rail lines into multi-use recreational trails. 76 rides. Maps.

Mountain Bike! Maine (America by Mountain Bike Series)

Sports & Outdoors

Hale, Sarah L.

Individual Sports

UNKNO

Advanced English Grammar and Composition

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Legare Street Press

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Elementary English Grammar and Composition (Insular Language Series)

History

BiblioLife

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