The Democrats : a Critical History.

An unblinking look at the Democrats that shows why they continue to disappoint so many supporters.

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Main Author: Selfa, Lance
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Haymarket Books, 2008.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: What Happened to the New Era?; Chapter One: "History's Second-Most Enthusiastic Capitalist Party"; Chapter Two: The Party of Slavery Becomes the "Party of the People"; Chapter Three: The Rise of the New Democrats; Chapter Four: From "Hope" to Hopeless: The Democrats in the Obama Era; Chapter Five: Social Movements and the "Party of the People"; Chapter Six: Defenders of the Empire; Chapter Seven: Can the Left Take Over the Democratic Party?; Chapter Eight: Why Is There No Alternative?; Conclusion: Is the Lesser Evil Good Enough?
  • Appendix: Who's Going to Be the Lesser Evil in '68?Notes; Index.