
Freedom From Want
American Liberalism and the Global Economy
Edward Gresser(Author)
Soft Skull Press
Published on 28. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-933368-62-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this provocative new book, Gresser shows how American liberals who look to put the brakes on globalization have unwittingly turned their backs on the poor in abandoning a tradition heralded by Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Clinton. "Freedom From Want" claims that American liberals have forgotten where they came from and have little idea how to move forward. Gresser's book restores the traditional, liberal vision of the global economy and prepares it for the future. Firstly, Gresser traces back the American tradition of liberal internationalism, and explains how and why it got off track. Secondly, Gresser reaches into the depths of trade policy for clear examples of how today's liberals are perpetuating policies that hurt the poor by leaving American jobs unprotected. Thirdly, the book explores how the same policies bring about suffering and instability in the world's poorest countries. Finally, Gresser looks to the future with liberal ideas to reform America's trade system, eliminate its bias against the poor, and promote stability and prosperity abroad.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-933368-62-7 (9781933368627)
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Person
Edward Gresser