The people's pension : the struggle to defend Social Security since Reagan
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Williamson Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
368.4 LAU
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368.4 LAU
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Williamson Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 368.4 LAU | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Neoliberalism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Privatization -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Retirement income -- United States.
Social security -- Economic aspects.
Social security -- Political aspects.
Social security -- Psychological aspects.
Social security -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Privatization -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Retirement income -- United States.
Social security -- Economic aspects.
Social security -- Political aspects.
Social security -- Psychological aspects.
Social security -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Physical Desc
xii, 818 pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [727]-783) and index.
Description
This book explores the potential benefits of a government-independent, democratized Social Security system to support dependents suffering from the reduction of other government benefits. It provides essential ammunition against the theft of our golden years by pundits, "free" marketeers, and bureaucrats. Social Security, not for nothing do politicians call it the "third rail of American politics, touch it, and you die." Yet a powerful, well-funded movement to phase out Social Security or even privatize it has been gathering strength since the election of Ronald Reagan. Each time it comes close to succeeding, it has beaten back by a coalition of labor, grassroots organizers, and the elderly. Meanwhile, Social Security has only become more vital to retirees and their families as the federal and state governments slash other benefits and services, a trend that has grown ever more troubling in recent years. This book is both groundbreaking history and an eye-opening guide for anyone concerned about one of the biggest issues of our times. With 95 percent of Americans participating in the program either as beneficiaries or through their payroll tax contributions, Social Security is quite literally the glue that binds Americans together as a community. In its epilogue, the author argues to democratize, not disable, the program, suggesting that the only solution for Social Security may be to de-link it from government altogether.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Laursen, E. (2012). The people's pension: the struggle to defend Social Security since Reagan . AK Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laursen, Eric. 2012. The People's Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan. AK Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laursen, Eric. The People's Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan AK Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Laursen, Eric. The People's Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan AK Press, 2012.
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