{"product_id":"the-hidden-history-of-the-american-dream-the-demise-of-the-middle-class-and-how-to-rescue-our-future-the-thom-hartmann-hidden-history-series","title":"The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series)","description":"America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author explores the fall of the American Dream and the steps we can take to bring it back.\n\nThe widening wealth gap is all too familiar to many Millennials and GenZers, especially when home ownership and the lack of debt seem like faraway fantasies. And it’s no surprise when they only hold about 4.6% of the country’s wealth while Boomers held 22% at around the same age. So what happened to the promise of the American Dream?\n\nIn this new, final entry of his celebrated Hidden History Series, Thom Hartmann uncovers the rise of the American middle class through the progressive policies of FDR, through to its downfall with the increasing privatization and economic deregulations of the Reagan era.\n\nHe also explores potential solutions including:\nWealth and inheritance taxes to lessen economic inequality Supporting unions through increasing labor rights Renationalizing public spaces and transportation\nThe American Dream often remains just a dream for many, but this book highlights what needs to be done to take it back and help make it a reality for us all.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1523007281\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1523007281.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hartmann, Thom\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41593787547706,"sku":"DBV.1523007281.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1523007281-0.jpg?v=1786677994","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-hidden-history-of-the-american-dream-the-demise-of-the-middle-class-and-how-to-rescue-our-future-the-thom-hartmann-hidden-history-series","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}