Death of the Liberal Class

Name: Death of the Liberal Class
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ISBN: 9780307400826

ISBN-10: 0307400824

ISBN-13: 9780307400826

Edition: 2011

Authors: Chris Hedges

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The liberal class plays a vital role in a democracy. It gives moral legitimacy to the state. It makes limited forms of dissent and incremental change possible. The liberal class posits itself as the conscience of the nation. It permits us, through its appeal to public virtues and the public good, to define ourselves as a good and noble people. Most importantly, on behalf of the power elite the liberal class serves as bulwarks against radical movements by offering a safety valve for popular frustrations and discontentment by discrediting those who talk of profound structural change. Once this class loses its social and political role then the delicate fabric of a democracy breaks down and…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 8/30/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.22" wide x 8.00" long x 0.68" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English