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Fear City: New York'S Fiscal Crisis And The Rise Of Austerity Politics
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Pulitzer Prize Finalistan Epic, Riveting History Of New York City On The Edge Of Disasterand An Anatomy Of The Austerity Politics That Continue To Shape The World Todaywhen The News Broke In 1975 That New York City Was On The Brink Of Fiscal Collapse, Few Believed It Was Possible. How Could The Countrys Largest Metropolis Fail? How Could The Capital Of The Financial World Go Bankrupt? Yet The City Was Indeed Billions Of Dollars In The Red, With No Way To Pay Back Its Debts. Bankers And Politicians Alike Seized Upon The Situation As Evidence That Social Liberalism, Which New York Famously Exemplified, Was Unworkable. The City Had To Slash Services, Freeze Wages, And Fire Thousands Of Workers, They Insisted, Or Financial Apocalypse Would Ensue.In This Vivid Account, Historian Kim Phillipsfein Tells The Remarkable Story Of The Crisis That Engulfed The City. With Unions And Ordinary Citizens Refusing To Accept Retrenchment, The Budget Crunch Became A Struggle Over The Soul Of New York, Pitting Fundamentally Opposing Visions Of The City Against Each Other. Drawing On Neverbeforeused Archival Sources And Interviews With Key Players In The Crisis, Fear City Shows How The Brush With Bankruptcy Permanently Transformed New Yorkand Reshaped Ideas About Government Across America.At Once A Sweeping History Of Some Of The Most Tumultuous Times In New York'S Past, A Gripping Narrative Of Lastminute Machinations And Backroom Deals, And An Origin Story Of The Politics Of Austerity, Fear City Is Essential Reading For Anyone Seeking To Understand The Resurgent Fiscal Conservatism Of Today.Fear City Is One Of Publishers Weekly'S Top 10 Best Books Of 2017, And A Finalist For The Pulitzer Prize For History
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Fear City'? A: 'Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics' explores the fiscal collapse of New York City in 1975 and the subsequent austerity politics that emerged from that crisis.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Kim Phillips-Fein, a historian known for her insightful narratives on economic history.
- Q: What significant event does the book discuss? A: 'Fear City' discusses New York City's near bankruptcy in the 1970s, detailing the financial struggles and political decisions that shaped the city's future.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Fear City'? A: 'Fear City' was published on April 10, 2018, as a reprint edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Fear City' contains a total of 432 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the historical events discussed.
- Q: Is 'Fear City' suitable for readers interested in economic history? A: Yes, 'Fear City' is categorized under Economic History and is essential reading for those interested in fiscal policies and their societal impacts.
- Q: What accolades has 'Fear City' received? A: 'Fear City' was selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Top 10 Best Books of 2017 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for History.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Fear City' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Fear City'? A: The book explores themes of fiscal crisis, austerity politics, and the struggle between social liberalism and financial conservatism.
- Q: Can I find archival sources in 'Fear City'? A: Yes, 'Fear City' draws on never-before-used archival sources and interviews with key players during the fiscal crisis, enriching its narrative.