Isbn: 9780593689141 - coming up short: a memoir of my america (20 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do "Important and galvanizing. Senator Bernie Sanders "Essential reading for understanding this moment in American history. Molly Jong-Fast, New York Times bestselling author of How to Lose Your MotherA thought-provoking, principled, clear-eyed chronicle of the culture, politics, and economic choices that have landed us where we are todaywith irresponsible economic bullies and corporations with immense wealth and lobbying power on top, demagogues on the rise, and increasing inequality fueling anger and hatred across the country.Nine months after World War II, Robert Reich was born into a united America with a bright futurewhich went unrealized for so many as big money took over our democracy. His encounter with school bullies on account of his height4'11" as an adultset him on a determined path to spend his life fighting American bullies of every sort. He recounts the death of a friend in the civil rights movement; his political coming of age witnessing the Berkeley free speech movement; working for Bobby Kennedy and Senator Eugene McCarthy; experiencing a country torn apart by the Vietnam War; meeting Hillary Rodham in college, Bill Clinton at Oxford, and Clarence Thomas at Yale Law. He details his friendship with John Kenneth Galbraith during his time teaching at Harvard, and subsequent friendships with Bernie Sanders and Ted Kennedy; and his efforts as labor secretary for Clinton and economic advisor to Barack Obama. Ultimately, Reich asks: What did his generation accomplish? Did they make America better, more inclusive, more tolerant? Did they strengthen democracy? Or did they come up short?Reich hardly abandons us to despair over a doomed democracy. With characteristic spirit and humor, he lays out how we can reclaim a sense of community and a democratic capitalism based on the American ideals we still have the power to salvage. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America by Robert B. Reich is a thought-provoking and deeply personal memoir from the former U.S. Secretary of Labor and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Drawing on an extraordinary career spanning decades of American public life, Reich reflects on his experiences during the Vietnam era and Berkeley's free speech movement, his work with prominent political figures, and his service as Labor Secretary and economic adviser. Blending personal memories with observations on politics, economics, inequality, and American society, Reich examines how the country has changed—and the challenges it continues to face. An engaging choice for readers interested in memoirs, U.S. history, economics, politics, public policy, and contemporary American society. Condition: The book is new and has never been read or used. There is a very light white-colored stain/mark on the back cover, as shown in the photos. Otherwise, the copy presents very nicely. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. …

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do 'Important and galvanizing." Senator Bernie Sanders 'Essential reading for understanding this moment in American history." Molly Jong-Fast, New York Times bestselling author of How to Lose Your MotherA thought-provoking, principled, clear-eyed chronicle of the culture, politics, and economic choices that have landed us where we are todaywith irresponsible economic bullies and corporations with immense wealth and lobbying power on top, demagogues on the rise, and increasing inequality fueling anger and hatred across the country.Nine months after World War II, Robert Reich was born into a united America with a bright futurewhich went unrealized for so many as big money took over our democracy. His encounter with school bullies on account of his height4'11' as an adultset him on a determined path to spend his life fighting American bullies of every sort. He recounts the death of a friend in the civil rights movement; his political coming of age witnessing the Berkeley free speech movement; working for Bobby Kennedy and Senator Eugene McCarthy; experiencing a country torn apart by the Vietnam War; meeting Hillary Rodham in college, Bill Clinton at Oxford, and Clarence Thomas at Yale Law. He details his friendship with John Kenneth Galbraith during his time teaching at Harvard, and subsequent friendships with Bernie Sanders and Ted Kennedy; and his efforts as labor secretary for Clinton and economic advisor to Barack Obama. Ultimately, Reich asks: What did his generation accomplish Did they make America better, more inclusive, more tolerant Did they strengthen democracy Or did they come up short Reich hardly abandons us to despair over a doomed democracy. With characteristic spirit and humor, he lays out how we can reclaim a sense of community and a democratic capitalism based on the American ideals we still have the power to salvage.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do "Important and galvanizing. Senator Bernie Sanders "Essential reading for understanding this moment in American history. Molly Jong-Fast, New York Times bestselling author of How to Lose Your MotherA thought-provoking, principled, clear-eyed chronicle of the culture, politics, and economic choices that have landed us where we are todaywith irresponsible economic bullies and corporations with immense wealth and lobbying power on top, demagogues on the rise, and increasing inequality fueling anger and hatred across the country.Nine months after World War II, Robert Reich was born into a united America with a bright futurewhich went unrealized for so many as big money took over our democracy. His encounter with school bullies on account of his height4'11" as an adultset him on a determined path to spend his life fighting American bullies of every sort. He recounts the death of a friend in the civil rights movement; his political coming of age witnessing the Berkeley free speech movement; working for Bobby Kennedy and Senator Eugene McCarthy; experiencing a country torn apart by the Vietnam War; meeting Hillary Rodham in college, Bill Clinton at Oxford, and Clarence Thomas at Yale Law. He details his friendship with John Kenneth Galbraith during his time teaching at Harvard, and subsequent friendships with Bernie Sanders and Ted Kennedy; and his efforts as labor secretary for Clinton and economic advisor to Barack Obama. Ultimately, Reich asks: What did his generation accomplish? Did they make America better, more inclusive, more tolerant? Did they strengthen democracy? Or did they come up short?Reich hardly abandons us to despair over a doomed democracy. With characteristic spirit and humor, he lays out how we can reclaim a sense of community and a democratic capitalism based on the American ideals we still have the power to salvage. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do "Important and galvanizing. Senator Bernie Sanders "Essential reading for understanding this moment in American history. Molly Jong-Fast, New York Times bestselling author of How to Lose Your MotherA thought-provoking, principled, clear-eyed chronicle of the culture, politics, and economic choices that have landed us where we are todaywith irresponsible economic bullies and corporations with immense wealth and lobbying power on top, demagogues on the rise, and increasing inequality fueling anger and hatred across the country.Nine months after World War II, Robert Reich was born into a united America with a bright futurewhich went unrealized for so many as big money took over our democracy. His encounter with school bullies on account of his height4'11" as an adultset him on a determined path to spend his life fighting American bullies of every sort. He recounts the death of a friend in the civil rights movement; his political coming of age witnessing the Berkeley free speech movement; working for Bobby Kennedy and Senator Eugene McCarthy; experiencing a country torn apart by the Vietnam War; meeting Hillary Rodham in college, Bill Clinton at Oxford, and Clarence Thomas at Yale Law. He details his friendship with John Kenneth Galbraith during his time teaching at Harvard, and subsequent friendships with Bernie Sanders and Ted Kennedy; and his efforts as labor secretary for Clinton and economic advisor to Barack Obama. Ultimately, Reich asks: What did his generation accomplish? Did they make America better, more inclusive, more tolerant? Did they strengthen democracy? Or did they come up short?Reich hardly abandons us to despair over a doomed democracy. With characteristic spirit and humor, he lays out how we can reclaim a sense of community and a democratic capitalism based on the American ideals we still have the power to salvage. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New. ROBERT B. REICH recently retired as Chancellor&rsquos Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He has served in three presidential administrations, Republican and Democrat, as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton, and has writ.

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