About the book
From the bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, comes an urgent analysis of how the \"rigged\" systems of American politics and power operate, how this status quo came to be, and how average citizens can enact change.
There is a mounting sense that our political-economic system is no longer working, but what is the core problem and how do we remedy it? With the characteristic clarity and passion that have made him a central civil voice, bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have combined to install an oligarchy and undermine democracy. Reich exposes the myths of meritocracy, national competitiveness, corporate social responsibility, the “free market,” and the political “center,” all of which are used by those at the top to divert attention from their takeover of the system and to justify their accumulation of even more wealth and power. In demystifying the current system, Reich reveals where power actually lies and how it is wielded, and invites us to reclaim power and remake the system for all.
Editions of The System
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525659044
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593082003
- EBook
- ISBN 9780525659051
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593212042
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593212059
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From the bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, comes an urgent analysis of how the \"rigged\" systems of American politics and power operate, how this status quo came to be, and how average citizens can enact change.
There is a mounting sense that our political-economic system is no longer working, but what is the core problem and how do we remedy it? With the characteristic clarity and passion that have made him a central civil voice, bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have combined to install an oligarchy and undermine democracy. Reich exposes the myths of meritocracy, national competitiveness, corporate social responsibility, the “free market,” and the political “center,” all of which are used by those at the top to divert attention from their takeover of the system and to justify their accumulation of even more wealth and power. In demystifying the current system, Reich reveals where power actually lies and how it is wielded, and invites us to reclaim power and remake the system for all.
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What is The System about?
From the bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, comes an urgent analysis of how the \"rigged\" systems of American politics and power operate, how this status quo came to be, and how average citizens can enact change.
There is a mounting sense that our political-economic system is no longer working, but what is the core problem and how do we remedy it? With the characteristic clarity and passion that have made him a central civil voice, bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have combined to install an oligarchy and undermine democracy. Reich exposes the myths of meritocracy, national competitiveness, corporate social responsibility, the “free market,” and the political “center,” all of which are used by those at the top to divert attention from their takeover of the system and to justify their accumulation of even more wealth and power. In demystifying the current system, Reich reveals where power actually lies and how it is wielded, and invites us to reclaim power and remake the system for all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The System?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of The System?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525659044
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The System?
Robert B. Reich
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The System is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525659044) and paperback(ISBN 9780593082003) and ebook(ISBN 9780525659051) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593212042) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593212059)
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