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OverviewIn this challenging work, Christopher Lasch makes an accessible critique of what is wrong with the values and beliefs of America's professional and managerial elites. The distinguished historian argues that democracy today is threatened not by the masses, as José Ortega y Gasset (The Revolt of the Masses) had said, but by the elites. These elites--mobile and increasingly global in outlook--refuse to accept limits or ties to nation and place. As they isolate themselves in their networks and enclaves, they abandon the middle class, divide the nation, and betray the idea of a democracy for all America's citizens. This is Lasch's clarion call for a return to the virtues of community, responsibility, and religion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Lasch , David De VriesPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9781665263931ISBN 10: 1665263938 Publication Date: 20 July 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsLasch is so pithy and cogent that he produces the kind of book that makes you want to corner friends and read it aloud to them.-- Booklist Starred Review Lasch is so pithy and cogent that he produces the kind of book that makes you want to corner friends and read it aloud to them.-- ""Booklist Starred Review"" Author InformationChristopher Lasch (1932-1994) was a historian, moralist, and social critic. His published works include The True and Only Heaven, The Minimal Self, Haven in a Heartless World, and The World of Nations. David de Vries is a veteran stage actor and award-winning audiobook narrator. He can be seen in a number of feature films, including The Founder, The Accountant, Captain America: Civil War, and Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. On television, his credits include House of Cards, Nashville, and Halt and Catch Fire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |