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“A compelling and readable story of resistance to the new economic order.”—Boston Globe
Invisible Hands tells the story of how a small group of American businessmen succeeded in building a political movement. Long before the “culture wars” of the 1960s sparked the Republican backlash against cultural liberalism, these high-powered individuals actively resisted New Deal economics and sought to educate and organize their peers. Kim Phillips-Fein recounts the little-known efforts of men such as W. C. Mullendore, Leonard Read, and Jasper Crane, drawing on meticulous research and narrative gifts to craft a compelling history of the role of big and small business in American politics—and a blueprint for anyone who wants insight into the way that money has been used to create political change. Some images in the ebook are not displayed owing to permissions issues.
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Posted February 20, 2010
Usually, I prefer to read earlier American histories, but this one caught my eye and I'm glad it did. I learned a good bit about both the conservative and liberal / socialist viewpoints, as well as the workings of modern American politics.
Anyone truly interested in contemporary American politics needs to read this book, regardless of their political affiliation.
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“A compelling and readable story of resistance to the new economic order.”—Boston Globe
Invisible Hands tells the story of how a small group of American businessmen succeeded in building a political movement. Long before the “culture wars” of the 1960s sparked the Republican backlash against cultural liberalism, these high-powered individuals actively resisted New Deal economics and sought to educate and organize their peers. Kim Phillips-Fein recounts the little-known efforts of men such as W. C. Mullendore, Leonard Read, and Jasper Crane, drawing on meticulous research and narrative gifts to craft a compelling history of the role of big and small ...