Chaos or Community?: Seeking Solutions, Not Scapegoats for Bad Economics
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Book Overview
Holly Sklar presents a disturbing vision of the modern, corporation-dominated America, where the rich get richer, the poor are mired in poverty, and the society no longer cares for its children. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0896085112
ISBN13:9780896085114
Release Date:July 1999
Publisher:South End Press
Length:219 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Left but Right
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A "progressive" view of of the overall economic system of the world. Why are the poor poor and the rich rich? What systems are in place to keep things in place? Graphic description of the dismantling of the American Dream: harder work, lower wages, greater insecurity and inequality. Good reviews from solid economists (from Wharton School, Harvard, Columbia University, and others) so this isn't baseless propaganda. Helps you understand the big picture of what's happening in our world. Published more than 10 years ago, but still very current. For example, how has NAFTA helped create the current immigration problem? Read and learn. Title of the book is stolen from Martin Luther King, Jr.
All interested in truth, read this.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Holly Sklar always does such a complete job with her subjects. She is incredibly clear and focused. I tend to read quite a bit of this type of literature and many times it can a bit like. . . Rant over here . . . Then Rant over there, without reaching a logical conclusion. Holly Sklar has never suffered from that. This book is very very very well researched. It should be read with the idea that the title has in mind. We really do have a choice to make in this country. Let's make the decision from a point of knowledge. Bravo Holly.
Revealing, truthful, about our society today!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I heard the author speak on PBS radio and then read the book. Sklar explains how and why we Americans are working harder than ever today, but seem to get "nowhere." I think every business owner, politician, teacher, and parent should read this book to better understand how we can help one another in this country and the world!
Read this book, then read it again.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Important, a compendium of shocking statistics and stories about the sorry state of the state. Most depressing, but most enlightening. Occasionally bogs down in statistics, and perhaps too many tables,though it's always nice to have these for reference. Much to be learned here. I plan to reread this one again soon. Alan Nicoll
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