Pity the billionaire the hard times swindle and the unlikely comeback of the Right

A look at why the worst economy since the 1930s has brought about the revival of conservatism.

Main Author:	Frank, Thomas, 1965-
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co., c2012.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Political culture > United States > History > 21st century. Conservatism > United States > History > 21st century. Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009 > Political aspects > United States. Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009 > Social aspects > United States. Rich people > United States > Public opinion > History > 21st century. Free enterprise > United States > Public opinion > History > 21st century. Public opinion > United States > History > 21st century. United States > Politics and government > 2009- United States > Economic conditions > 2009- United States > Social conditions > 21st century.

Summary:	A look at why the worst economy since the 1930s has brought about the revival of conservatism.
Physical Description:	x, 225 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-209) and index.
ISBN:	9780805093698 (hbk.) 0805093699 (hbk.)
Author Notes:	Thomas Frank is the author of Pity the Billionaire, The Wrecking Crew, What's the Matter with Kansas, One Market Under God and others. Frank is a former opinion columnist for The Wall Street Journal and is the founding editor of The Baffler and a monthly columnist for Harper's. (Bowker Author Biography)