Buy American: The Untold Story of Economic Nationalism
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With the election of Donald Trump, economic nationalism has re-emerged as a patriotic rallying cry. But are imports and "foreigners" really to blame for the disappearance of good jobs in the United States? Tracing the history and politics of economic nationalism from the American Revolution to the present, historian Dana Frank investigates the long history of "Buy American" campaigns and their complexities. This entertaining story is full of surprises, including misguided heroes, chilling racism, and more than a few charlatans. Frank helps reframe the debate between free trade, on the one hand, and nationalism on the other, to suggest alternative strategies that would serve the needs of working Americans--instead of the interests of corporations and economic elites--and that don't cast "foreigners" or immigrants as our "enemies."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807047112
ISBN13:9780807047118
Release Date:April 2000
Publisher:Beacon Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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Americas Business & Finance Business & Investing Economic Policy Economic Policy & Development Economics Elections & Political Process Management & Leadership Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Popular Economics Public Policy Social Science Social Sciences TextbooksCustomer Reviews
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Thorough Treatment of a Fascinating Topic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This book is a gem. Frank details how nationalism in the marketplace has been bought, sold and manipulated by interested parties over the course of American history. Yet her approach is even-handed, thought-provoking, and most importantly, solidly written with a stlye you just can't put down. Her facts are meticulously referenced, and her storytelling entertaining. I highly recommend the text. Get it from the library if need be!
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