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The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy

By: Christopher Lasch
Narrated by: David de Vries
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Summary

In 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 Jose 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.

©1995 The Estate of Christopher Lasch (P)2017 Tantor Political Science Politics & Government Social Classes & Economic Disparity Sociology United States World Socialism Capitalism Liberalism Middle Class Economic disparity Social justice Economic Inequality Discrimination Equality Taxation Human Rights
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"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)
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Excellent work analysing the current elites paradigm. Although from a heavily American and more specifically New York focus. It still is an extremely relevant perspective to consider.

Spitting truths for 7hrs straight.

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Surprisingly prophetic on the broad societal trends that developed in the years after publication of this book. Some valuable thoughts into the underpinnings of democracy. The mythological perspective on religion at the end is not particularly strong.

Surprisingly prophetic

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Very interesting and profound insights into modern culture, a bit dense and convoluted at times.

Thought provoking

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This book, written 30 years ago, sets out the problems we are currently living through. I cannot believe I'm only reading/ listening to it now.

prognosis ignored

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philosophical discussion of important topic, but with USA centric 2-right wing party point of view

outdated philosophy?

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