The man who sold the world : Ronald Reagan and the betrayal of Main Street America
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Published
New York : Nation Books, c2009.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781568584102 (alk. paper) :, 1568584105 (alk. paper)
Physical Desc
xxvii, 317 pages ; 25 cm.
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Conway Public Library - Adult Section | 973.927 Kle | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Nation Books, c2009.
Language
English
ISBN
9781568584102 (alk. paper) :, 1568584105 (alk. paper)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-297) and index.
Description
Since Ronald Reagan left office--and particularly after his death--his shadow has loomed large over American politics: Republicans and many Democrats have waxed nostalgic, extolling the Republican tradition he embodied, the optimism he espoused, and his abilities as a communicator. This carefully calibrated image is complete fiction, argues journalist William Kleinknecht. The Reagan presidency was epoch-shattering, but not--as his propagandists would have it--because it invigorated private enterprise or made America feel strong again. His real legacy was the dismantling of an eight-decade period of reform in which working people were given an unprecedented sway over our politics, our economy, and our culture. Reagan halted this almost overnight. Kleinknecht explores middle America--starting with Reagan's hometown of Dixon, Illinois--and shows that as the Reagan legend grows, his true legacy continues to decimate middle America.--From publisher description.
Subjects
LC Subjects
City and town life -- United States.
National characteristics, American.
Reagan, Ronald -- Ethics.
Reagan, Ronald -- Influence.
Reagan, Ronald -- Political and social views.
Social values -- United States.
United States -- Economic policy -- 1981-1993.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989.
United States -- Social conditions -- 1980-
United States -- Social policy -- 1980-1993.
National characteristics, American.
Reagan, Ronald -- Ethics.
Reagan, Ronald -- Influence.
Reagan, Ronald -- Political and social views.
Social values -- United States.
United States -- Economic policy -- 1981-1993.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989.
United States -- Social conditions -- 1980-
United States -- Social policy -- 1980-1993.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kleinknecht, W. (2009). The man who sold the world: Ronald Reagan and the betrayal of Main Street America . Nation Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kleinknecht, William, 1960-. 2009. The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America. Nation Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kleinknecht, William, 1960-. The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America Nation Books, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kleinknecht, William. The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America Nation Books, 2009.
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