Economic Injustice and the Rhetoric of the American Dream

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This book is a wonderful example of the unique perspective rhetorical analysis offers not only to scholars but also to activists and policy makers, calling them to reconsider civic rhetoric "as the practice that facilitates mutual civic recognition" (170). In doing so, Loehwing offers theoretical and practical new directions for democratic citizenship scholars and social change actors. * Taylor & Francis Online * Recognizing the saliency of his book's topic, Luke Winslow does a phenomenal job writing in a manner that is accessible to most people. Economic Injustice is not only relevant to multiple academic disciplines, such as Sociology, Political Science, and Communications, but is also a significant contribution to the public. This book provides a timely look into America's journey to the election of the unorthodox Donald Trump for people of all different political affiliations. As Winslow addresses the Millenial generation in his last chapter, it may be most important for students and older Millenials to examine Winslow's words and decide whether they feel inspired to take part in the reformative ideological revolution he proposes. Economic Injustice and the Rhetoric of the American Dream should be at the forefront of every bookstore and in the hands of every student, academic, and member of the American public for a sobering glimpse into the past and future of American democracy and inequality. * Journal of Social Justice * The discipline of communication and specifically rhetorical studies needs this book. The public needs this book. One of the first studies to emerge that attempts to gauge the rhetorical impact of Donald Trump, this is an important work keyed to the idea of economic injustice-those who foster it, resist it, and talk about it. Students of rhetoric, politics, ethics, morality, and public discourse will want to read this important new contribution. -- Barry Brummett, University of Texas at Austin Covering a number of timely topics-including the neoliberalization of higher education, the Great Recession of 2008, and the political ascendancy of Donald Trump-this book demonstrates the potential of using rhetorical methods to critique the ideological underpinnings of economic rationality in liberal democracies. -- Joshua Hanan, University of Denver