The Breaking of the American Social Compact

Piven, Frances Fox

ISBN 10: 1565844769 / ISBN 13: 9781565844766

Published by New Press, The, 1998

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Synopsis:

In this text, social critics Francis Fox Piven and Richard Cloward address the tumultuous politics of the 1970s, 80s and 90s that have culminated in an all-out assault on the American social compact. Delving into the political dynamics behind the rise of the working class in the 1930s and 1960s, Piven and Cloward assign singular importance to disruptive protest and examine the ways protest has dwindled since the 1960s, and how many reforms gained then have been swept away. They cover the dramatic changes of the late-20th century, from the breakup of the traditional Democratic Party, to the new power struggles between blacks and whites in northern cities, to the increasing demonization of immigrants and the poor everywhere. Finally, they examine the politics underlying governmental "reform", arguing that the recent devolution of federal authority is simply a strategy to increase the influence of business.

About the Author: Frances Fox Piven and Richard A. Cloward live in New York City. They are the authors of the best-selling Regulating the Poor, The New Class War and, most recently, Why American's Don't Vote.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Breaking of the American Social Compact
Publisher: New Press, The
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good