The Breaking of the American Social Contract - Frances Fox Piven - Books - The New Press - 9781565844766 - September 1, 1998
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Frances Fox Piven
The Breaking of the American Social Contract

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In this text, social critics Francis Fox Piven and Richard Cloward address the tumultuous politics of the 1970s, 80s and 90s that have culminated in an all-out assault on the American social compact. Delving into the political dynamics behind the rise of the working class in the 1930s and 1960s, Piven and Cloward assign singular importance to disruptive protest and examine the ways protest has dwindled since the 1960s, and how many reforms gained then have been swept away. They cover the dramatic changes of the late-20th century, from the breakup of the traditional Democratic Party, to the new power struggles between blacks and whites in northern cities, to the increasing demonization of immigrants and the poor everywhere. Finally, they examine the politics underlying governmental "reform", arguing that the recent devolution of federal authority is simply a strategy to increase the influence of business.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released September 1, 1998
ISBN13 9781565844766
Publishers The New Press
Pages 464
Dimensions 155 × 235 × 30 mm   ·   598 g
Language English  

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