Fred Siegel is a historian whose books examine American urban and political life. He is known for works such as "The Revolt Against the Masses" and "The Future Once Happened Here." His writing often explores the history and direction of major American cities.
The Revolt Against the Masses
The Revolt Against the Masses
Synopsis
This book offers a fresh perspective on the origins of modern American liberalism, tracing its roots not to Progressivism or the New Deal, but to the disillusionment following WWI. It argues that early liberals, critical of mass democracy and middle-class capitalism, sought to establish an American aristocracy akin to European statism. The text explores how this ideology evolved, from the scornful critique of popular culture in the 1950s to the neo-Malthusianism of the 1960s, ultimately shaping today's political landscape.
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The Revolt Against the MassesKindle, 2015
240 pages
Encounter BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781594037962Updated2 editions available
