The Long Struggle Against Equality in America (w/ Kim Phillips-Fein)

Grand New Party lays bare the failures of the conservative revolution and presents a detailed blueprint for building the next Republican majority. The authors argue that it is time to move beyond the Reagan legacy and the current Republican power structure. They propose a conservative vision of a limited-but-active government that tackles the threats to working-class prosperity and the broader American Dream, covering topics such as immigration, health care, and taxes.

In this autobiography, Henry Ford recounts his early life on a farm in Michigan, his fascination with mechanics, and his journey to becoming a successful businessman. The book covers his innovative approaches to industry and mass production, his views on business, wages, and social concerns, and how he applied his principles to various sectors beyond the automotive industry. Ford also shares his stringent and sometimes controversial views on life, business, and society.

This book explores the causes, effects, and legacy of New York City’s fiscal crisis of 1975. It delves into how the crisis transformed New York and reshaped ideas about government across America. The narrative includes the struggles of ordinary citizens, the impact on social services, and the political machinations that led to the imposition of austerity measures. The book is a sweeping history of New York's past, a gripping narrative of backroom deals, and an origin story of the politics of austerity.

In The Revolt Against Civilization, Lothrop Stoddard warns of the menace posed by the 'under-man,' whom he sees as driving social upheaval and threatening higher civilization. Drawing on eugenic principles, Stoddard contends that race and heredity determine historical progress, and the rise of inferior elements risks the collapse of Western society. The work reflects his broader advocacy for preserving racial hierarchies against Bolshevism and population shifts.

Kim Phillips-Fein explores how American business leaders reconciled themselves to the regulatory and political changes of the Progressive and New Deal eras. She argues that many corporate actors adopted strategies of accommodation and pragmatism, leading to a form of corporate governance compatible with state-led economic management. The book traces the evolution of business thought on social responsibility, labor relations, and public policy. Using archival research and case studies, Phillips-Fein reveals how elite networks, institutions, and ideas shaped the mid-century political economy. Her analysis sheds light on the historical roots of modern corporate-state interactions.

Kim Phillips‑Fein examines the recurring ideas and influential figures who have defended inequality in American history, showing how arguments for aristocracy, social Darwinism, and meritocratic technocracy evolved. The book traces these intellectual and political movements from early republic conservatives through Gilded Age defenders of concentrated wealth, early 20th‑century scientific racists, mid‑century meritocrats, and contemporary tech utopians. Phillips‑Fein situates these ideologies in their social and economic contexts, explaining how they shaped institutions and public policy. She also connects historical defenses of hierarchy to modern political debates over wealth concentration and democratic governance. The work argues that understanding this tradition is crucial to challenging entrenched inequality today.