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The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us To Loathe Government And Love The Free Market
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A Carefully Researched Work Of Intellectual History, And An Urgently Needed Political Analysis. Jane Mayer[A] Scorching Indictment Of Free Market Fundamentalism And How We Can Change, Before It'S Too Late.Esquire, Best Books Of Winter 2023The Bestselling Authors Of Merchants Of Doubt Offer A Profound, Startling History Of One Of America'S Most Tenaciousand Destructivefalse Ideas: The Myth Of The Free Market.In Their Bestselling Book Merchants Of Doubt, Naomi Oreskes And Erik M. Conway Revealed The Origins Of Climate Change Denial. Now, They Unfold The Truth About Another Disastrous Dogma: The Magic Of The Marketplace.In The Early 20Th Century, Business Elites, Trade Associations, Wealthy Powerbrokers, And Media Allies Set Out To Build A New American Orthodoxy: Down With Big Government And Up With Unfettered Markets. With Startling Archival Evidence, Oreskes And Conway Document Campaigns To Rewrite Textbooks, Combat Unions, And Defend Child Labor. They Detail The Ploys That Turned Hardline Economists Friedrich Von Hayek And Milton Friedman Into Household Names; Recount The Libertarian Roots Of The Little House On The Prairie Books; And Tune Into The General Electricsponsored Tv Show That Beamed Freemarket Doctrine To Millions And Launched Ronald Reagan'S Political Career.By The 1970S, This Propaganda Was Succeeding. Free Market Ideology Would Define The Next Halfcentury Across Republican And Democratic Administrations, Giving Us A Housing Crisis, The Opioid Scourge, Climate Destruction, And A Baleful Response To The Covid19 Pandemic. Only By Understanding This History Can We Imagine A Future Where Markets Will Serve, Not Stifle, Democracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Big Myth'? A: 'The Big Myth' explores the history and impact of free market ideology in America, arguing that it has shaped perceptions of government and markets in destructive ways.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'The Big Myth' are Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, known for their previous work 'Merchants of Doubt'.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Big Myth' have? A: 'The Big Myth' contains 576 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Big Myth' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The Big Myth' published? A: 'The Big Myth' was published on February 21, 2023.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Big Myth' is categorized under Free Enterprise & Capitalism, focusing on economic theories and their societal implications.
- Q: Is 'The Big Myth' intended for a specific audience? A: 'The Big Myth' is suitable for readers interested in economics, political science, and social issues, particularly those curious about the history of free market ideology.
- Q: Does 'The Big Myth' include additional features or materials? A: The book does not specify any additional features or materials beyond the main text.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Big Myth' is listed as 'New', ensuring that you receive it in pristine condition.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in 'The Big Myth'? A: Key topics in 'The Big Myth' include the origins of free market ideology, its historical development, and its impact on American politics and society.