Waller also provides a clear analysis of the moral and psychological conditions so hospitable to neoliberalism, including the compatibility of a faith in the "invisible hand" of the free market with the widespread belief – which remains prevalent in the United States – that the world is just and people generally get what they deserve. Waller examines how the ideal of moral responsibility in the United States provides the core belief that holds in place the basic principles of American neoliberalism. The book ends by shedding light on the deleterious effects of neoliberalism and shows that its replacement requires not only the amelioration of enormous inequity in wealth, but also the opportunity for all citizens to exercise autonomy, control, and critical thought in their lives and workplaces.
Key Features
- Traces neoliberal values deep into American history and culture
- Uses empirical psychological research to explain the broad appeal of neoliberalism
- Describes the strong interconnected neoliberal value system of belief in a just world, personal responsibility, and radical individualism, and their combined influence on American culture
- Examines the influence of neoliberal values on the American criminal justice and educational systems
Waller also provides a clear analysis of the moral and psychological conditions so hospitable to neoliberalism, including the compatibility of a faith in the "invisible hand" of the free market with the widespread belief – which remains prevalent in the United States – that the world is just and people generally get what they deserve. Waller examines how the ideal of moral responsibility in the United States provides the core belief that holds in place the basic principles of American neoliberalism. The book ends by shedding light on the deleterious effects of neoliberalism and shows that its replacement requires not only the amelioration of enormous inequity in wealth, but also the opportunity for all citizens to exercise autonomy, control, and critical thought in their lives and workplaces.
Key Features
- Traces neoliberal values deep into American history and culture
- Uses empirical psychological research to explain the broad appeal of neoliberalism
- Describes the strong interconnected neoliberal value system of belief in a just world, personal responsibility, and radical individualism, and their combined influence on American culture
- Examines the influence of neoliberal values on the American criminal justice and educational systems
The Deep Roots of American Neoliberalism: A Cultural, Economic, and Philosophical History
150
The Deep Roots of American Neoliberalism: A Cultural, Economic, and Philosophical History
150
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032257198 |
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| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Publication date: | 04/15/2022 |
| Pages: | 150 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |