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Book SynopsisEquality, fairness and opportunity are the themes which American progressives could win elections. This text explains why the left's political strategies have failed, and calls for different strategies and alliances that could lead to political success and a better America.
Trade ReviewIn this spirited book, Domhoff confronts conventional political wisdom and makes us think about ways to put progress back in 'Progressive.' Dig in. . . then get to organizing! -- Jim Hightower, author, columnist, and populist organizer
Characteristically Domhoff: straight to the point, intellectually incisive, and deliberately helpful. We needed this book. -- Harvey Molotch, New York University and University of California, Santa Barbara
Domhoff explains the left's failures and calls for a renewed egalitarian vision across the classes. * Publishers Weekly *
For several decades, professors and students alike have learned a great deal about the realities of power in the United States from Bill Domhoff's books, including several editions of his classic, Who Rules America? But students who want to improve the world as well as understand it will be grateful for Domhoff's latest contribution, Changing the Powers That Be. The power structure, he argues, is neither monolithic nor invincible. . . . This is a book guaranteed to give even cynical students hope about our country's future and idealistic students a roadmap for putting their ideals into practice. Professors who teach courses about American politics, social movements, elections, political parties, the media, and similar topics will find that Changing the Powers That Be gets students thinking, talking, and even do-ing. -- Peter Dreier, Occidental College
A fascinating book for those who believe the political system needs serious change. Recommended. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 1 The What-If Nader Campaign of 2000 Chapter 2 2 Why Egalitarians Should Transform the Democratic Party Chapter 3 3 More Equality Through the Market System Chapter 4 4 Social Movements and Strategic Nonviolence Chapter 5 5 Redefining Who's Us and Who's Them Chapter 6 6 Keeping Leaders Accountable Chapter 7 7 A New Foreign Policy and a New Stance on Religion Chapter 8 8 Stop Blaming the Media Chapter 9 9 Making the Future Yours
