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The wrecking crew
Book • 2008
Thomas Frank's "The Wrecking Crew" delves into the systematic dismantling of American institutions and the rise of corporate power.
He meticulously traces the actions of conservative think tanks and policy advisors who orchestrated this transformation.
Frank exposes the ideological underpinnings and strategic maneuvers that reshaped the political landscape, leading to increased inequality and the erosion of democratic norms.
The book provides a critical examination of the forces that have shaped modern American politics and the consequences of their actions.
It's a compelling narrative of power, ideology, and the fight for control over American society.
He meticulously traces the actions of conservative think tanks and policy advisors who orchestrated this transformation.
Frank exposes the ideological underpinnings and strategic maneuvers that reshaped the political landscape, leading to increased inequality and the erosion of democratic norms.
The book provides a critical examination of the forces that have shaped modern American politics and the consequences of their actions.
It's a compelling narrative of power, ideology, and the fight for control over American society.
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