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The Great Exception
Book • 2016
Jefferson Cowie's "The Great Exception" examines the unique period in American history from the 1930s to the late 20th century, characterized by a relative degree of egalitarianism and social progress.
The book challenges the notion that this period represents the norm, arguing that it was an anomaly compared to the broader historical trend of inequality and social unrest.
Cowie explores the factors that contributed to this exceptional period, including the New Deal, the Civil Rights Movement, and the rise of the welfare state.
He also analyzes the forces that led to its decline, setting the stage for the current political climate.
The book offers a valuable perspective on the fragility of social progress and the cyclical nature of American history.
It serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that the gains made during this period were not inevitable and are vulnerable to reversal.
The book challenges the notion that this period represents the norm, arguing that it was an anomaly compared to the broader historical trend of inequality and social unrest.
Cowie explores the factors that contributed to this exceptional period, including the New Deal, the Civil Rights Movement, and the rise of the welfare state.
He also analyzes the forces that led to its decline, setting the stage for the current political climate.
The book offers a valuable perspective on the fragility of social progress and the cyclical nature of American history.
It serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that the gains made during this period were not inevitable and are vulnerable to reversal.
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Jamelle Bouie while discussing the long arc of American history and how Trump fits into it.
Jamelle Bouie while discussing the long arc of American history and how Trump fits into it.
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How Trump Will Transform America Forever with Jamelle Bouie
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Jefferson Cowie as a book he had just wrapped up months before starting research for the current book.
Jefferson Cowie as a book he had just wrapped up months before starting research for the current book.
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Freedom's Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power
