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	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
Original language
English
Categories
Politics & government

THE OCCUPY HANDBOOK

Janet Byrne

A must-have selection of essays by some of the most prominent thinkers and writers.

THE OCCUPY HANDBOOK brings together a collection of our most intelligent, brand-name thinkers such as Michael Lewis, Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, Barbara Ehrenreich, Scott Turow, Bethany McLean, and Tyler Cowen, as well as prominent young economists and financial writers. Organized as a collection of essays, interviews, proposals for the future, and reprinted material, THE OCCUPY HANDBOOK will give a rounded look at how we got here, where we are, and how to move forward. The combination of its bestselling contributors and its digestible format will make OCCUPY a must have for both an expert and a general readership.

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Book Published 2012-04-01 by Back Bay Books/Little Brown
Book Published 2012-04-01 by Back Bay Books/Little Brown

Comments

More than a scrapbook of the recent Occupy Wall Street movement, The Occupy Handbook, a compilation by our best journalists, thinkers and economists, puts the story of America’s revolt against inequality in welcome historical perspective. From the barricades of 1848, to the barrios of modern Chile, to the improbable campgrounds thrown together in the shadows of New York skyscrapers, the Handbook examines the budding question of whether democracy can foster a more equal, and also a more prosperous, society. Insightful pieces by Gillian Tett, John Cassidy, Bethany McLean and many more prepare you to think about the next outbreak of outrage and activism—which is only a matter of time.

A rich set of ideas for reforming the American political and economic system. Will any of these suggestions gain traction with the people who seek and hold political office? That depends entirely on you—the reader. Either we still have a vibrant democracy, capable of making sensible public policy. Or we are going down a long and very dark path.

This fascinating collection explains why and how income and wealth inequalities have rightly climbed to the top of the policy agenda in so many countries. With multiple perspectives from both experts and activists, The Occupy Handbook contains valuable insights on the historical context, the formation of the popular movements, their impact, and what the future may hold. I suspect itwon’t be long before this handbook is viewed as the reference guide for understanding how an unstructured gathering of people in Zuccotti Park ended up providing the catalyst redefining policy imperatives around the world.