Politics
Newly added to the Book list
You Can't Eat GDP: Economics as if Ecology Mattered
Eric A. Davidson; ISBN: 0738202762 - Pages: 247; Publisher: Perseus - Copyright © 2000; Condition: Hardback, inscribed on first page, light penciled marks on fewer than 10 pages, otherwise clean and in excellent condition. Price: $5.00 + $4 S/H
"This small book provides a clear and balanced account of what we know about the interaction of the economy, the environment, and the human condition. . . . Davidson paints a picture of a world in which the economy and the environment, long seen as natural enemies, are reconciled to their mutual advantage." — from the back cover
The Nature of Mass Poverty
John Kenneth Galbraith; ISBN: 0674605357- Pages: 150; Publisher: Harvard Univ. Press - Copyright © 1979; Condition: Paperback, price sticker on cover, inscribed on first page, otherwise clean and in excellent condition. Price: $2.00 + $2 S/H
"Galbraith addresses the central aspects of the most important economic and social problems of our time." — from the back cover. The central point of this small publication is the systematic nature of mass poverty.
American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush
Kevin Phillips; ISBN: 0670032646- Pages: 397; Publisher: Viking - Copyright © 2004; Condition: Hardback, underlining and marginal notes on fewer than 20 pages, otherwise in excellent condition. Price: $5.00 + $5 S/H
Phillips demonstrates how the Bush family has perfectly exemplified many of the growing trends in American political life-policy favoritism to the top one percent, paper entrepreneurialism and crony capitalism à la Enron. . . . The author brings together many circumstances and relationships that for reasons both unusual and unfortunate have never before been examined." —  from the dust jacket
Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class-And What We Can Do About It
Thom Hartmann; ISBN: 9781576754146 - Pages: 238; Publisher: Berrett-Koehler - Copyright © 2006; Condition: Hardback, inscription on first page but otherwise in as-new condition. Price: $6.00 + $4 S/H
The author describes a war and then encourages individuals to fight for their democratic birthright. He describes the American middle class as being on its deathbed, where a solid day's work can no longer provide an adequate income to buy a house, send the kids to college, or get sick. You're probably screwed.
The New Case Against Immigration: Both Legal and Illegal
Mark Krikorian; ISBN: 9781595230355 - Pages: 294; Publisher: Sentinel - Copyright © 2008; Condition: Hardback, inscription on first page, light markings on one page but otherwise as-new condition. Price: $4.00 + $3 S/H
The author has studied the trends of evolution over many years and has concluded that America must permanently and dramatically reduce immigration, both legal and illegal. He writes from a perspective of facts and is not fearful or prejudiced in his belief system.
Statesmen:
Men of Achievement Series
Noah Brooks; No ISBN - Pages: 347; Publisher: Scribners - © 1894; Condition: Hardback, very good condition, clean with good binding, sticker marked "Private Library of Elmer B. Sirus" on inside cover. Price: $5.00 + $4 S/H
"In the preparation of this work, the author's aim has been to present a series of character sketches of eminent persons. These selections of subjects were made for the purpose of placing before the present generation of Americans the salient points in the careers of public men." — from the preface. Included are Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, William Seward, Abraham Lincoln, and James Garfield.
The American Dream:
Can It Survive the 21st Century?
Joseph L. Daleiden; ISBN: 157392265X - Pages: 738; Publisher: Prometheus Books - © 1999; Condition: Hardback, dust jacket clean and intact, inscriptions on first and last pages, some underlining on <10 pages, otherwise excellent condition. Price: $8.00 + $4 S/H
"Applying the perspectives developed in his earlier works, the author analyzes the critical and unresolved problems that the U.S. faces entering the 21st century. These include population growth, environmental destruction, the national debt, poverty, crime, and the need to reform health care." — from the dust jacket
The Vote: A Novel
Sybil Downing; ISBN: 0826338577 - Pages: 284; Publisher: University of New Mexico Press - © 2006; Condition: Paperback, inscribed by author, some stains on cover, otherwise excellent condition. Price: $5.00 + $4 S/H
"A provocative reminder of how hard American women had to fight for their rights . . . Well researched and elegantly written, this powerful narrative should be read by everyone, women and men."  — Kate Lehrer
The Conscience of a Conservative
Barry Goldwater; No ISBN- Pages: 123; Publisher: Victor - © 1960; Condition: Hardback, dust jacket worn but interior very clean, inscription on first and last pages, library inscriptions on title page. Price: $4.00 + $4 S/H
This book contains the heartfelt convictions of a Washington politician. Anyone who wishes to recall the sensible and courageous thoughts of a true, old-school conservative should read this book.
Rich Media, Poor Democracy:
Communication Politics in Dubious Times
Robert W. McChesney; ISBN 0252024486 - Pages: 427; Publisher: University of Illinois Press - © 1999; Condition: Hardback, excellent, inscription on first and last pages, one or two marginal markings. Price: $8.00 + $4 S/H
"If Thomas Paine were around, he would have written this book. If Paul Revere were here, he would have spread the word. Thank God we have a Robert McChesney, their equal in his love of liberty and his passion to reclaim it from the media giants who treat the conservation of democracy as their private property." —Bill Moyers