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Ruling America: A History of Wealth and Power in a Democracy,Used
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Ruling America offers a panoramic history of our country's ruling elites from the time of the American Revolution to the present. At its heart is the greatest of American paradoxes: How have tiny minorities of the rich and privileged consistently exercised so much power in a nation built on the notion of rule by the people? In a series of thoughtprovoking essays, leading scholars of American history examine every epoch in which ruling economic elites have shaped our national experience. They explore how elites came into existence, how they established their dominance over public affairs, and how their rule came to an end. The contributors analyze the elite coalition that led the Revolution and then examine the antebellum planters of the South and the merchant patricians of the North. Later chapters vividly portray the Gilded Age 'robber barons' the great finance capitalists in the age of J. P. Morgan, and the foreignpolicy 'Establishment' of the postWorld War II years. The book concludes with a dissection of the corporateled counterrevolution against the New Deal characteristic of the Reagan and Bush era. Rarely in the last halfcentury has one book afforded such a comprehensive look at the ways elite wealth and power have influenced the American experiment with democracy. At a time when the distribution of wealth and power has never been more unequal, Ruling America is of urgent contemporary relevance.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ruling America'? A: 'Ruling America' explores the history of America's ruling elites from the American Revolution to the present, focusing on how a small minority of the wealthy and privileged has maintained power in a democratic society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ruling America'? A: The book is authored by Steve Fraser, a prominent scholar in American history.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: 'Ruling America' covers various historical epochs, including the elite coalition during the Revolution, antebellum planters, Gilded Age robber barons, and the corporate-led counter-revolution against the New Deal.
- Q: What type of essays can readers expect in this book? A: The book contains thought-provoking essays written by leading scholars that analyze the influence of economic elites on American democracy.
- Q: Is 'Ruling America' suitable for casual readers? A: While 'Ruling America' is academically rich, it is also accessible to casual readers interested in understanding the dynamics of wealth and power in America.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ruling America' have? A: 'Ruling America' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Ruling America' is available as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Ruling America'? A: 'Ruling America' was published on April 30, 2005.
- Q: What category does 'Ruling America' fall under? A: 'Ruling America' is categorized under Economic Conditions.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'Ruling America' have? A: This edition of 'Ruling America' is available in paperback binding.