The Betrayal of the American Dream
- ISBN-10
- 1586489690
- ISBN-13
- 9781586489694
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 289
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Public Affairs
- Authors
- Donald L. Barlett, James B. Steele
Description
Examines the formidable challenges facing the middle class, calling for fundamental changes while surveying the extent of the problem and identifying the people and agencies most responsible.
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