
In this provocative and insightful work, Tom Hayden examines the corrosive effects of the obsession with material possession on the American psyche and its political institutions. Drawing on his extensive history as a social activist, he provides a critical look at how the drive for accumulation has shaped the nation's trajectory and undermined the common good. The book serves as both a historical reflection and a call to reconsider the values that define a democratic society.
This work investigates the systemic impact of unchecked materialism and corporate expansion on the democratic foundations of American society. Tom Hayden, a veteran activist and political figure, draws upon decades of experience in social movements and legislative analysis to argue that the pursuit of private accumulation has eroded public interest and civic responsibility. He presents a framework that links historical patterns of resource control to contemporary political stagnation.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Critics and scholars often note the polemical nature of the prose, which reflects the author's background in grassroots activism. Experts highlight this as a significant contribution to the literature on American political history and the evolution of social protest movements.
Page Count:
134
Publication Date:
1972-01-01
Publisher:
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN-10:
0030013011
ISBN-13:
9780030013010
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!