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Discover the thought-provoking book, 'Who's Afraid of Frances Fox Piven?', a must-read for anyone interested in sociology, political science, and progressive reform. This engaging title delves into the controversial ideas of Frances Fox Piven, who, alongside her late husband Richard Cloward, shaped pivotal theories that sparked national debate and dialogue. Often misrepresented by critics like Glenn Beck, Piven's work focuses on welfare rights, poor people's movements, and voting access – making her insights crucial for understanding contemporary struggles for social justice. This brand new trade paperback edition, published by The New Press in 2011, challenges the rhetoric surrounding Piven and offers a clear, accessible understanding of her theories and contributions. Learn why Piven has been labeled an 'enemy of the people' and why her ideas are worth exploring. Ideal for students, activists, and anyone invested in the discourse on poverty, democracy, and reform, this book serves as a vital guide to the realities behind the sensational claims. With free shipping and a potential delivery time of up to 6 weeks, you can enrich your library with this essential work without delay. Elevate your understanding of America's socio-political landscape with 'Who's Afraid of Frances Fox Piven?' - a rich source of inspiration for those who seek progressive change.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781595587190
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
The sociologist and political scientist Frances Fox Piven and her late husband Richard Cloward have been famously credited by Glenn Beck with devising the “Cloward/Piven Strategy,” a world view responsible, according to Beck, for everything from creating a “culture of poverty” and fomenting “violent revolution” to causing global warming and the recent financial crisis. Called an “enemy of the people,” over the past year Piven has been subjected to an unprecedented campaign of hatred and disinformation, spearheaded by Beck.How is it that a distinguished university professor, past president of the American Sociological Association, and recipient of numerous awards and accolades for her work on behalf of the poor and for American voting rights, has attracted so much negative attention? For anyone who is skeptical of the World According to Beck, here is a guide to the ideas that Glenn fears most.Who’s Afraid of Frances Fox Piven? is a concise, accessible introduction to Piven’s actual thinking (versus Beck’s outrageous claims), from her early work on welfare rights and “poor people’s movements,” written with her late husband Richard Cloward, through her influential examination of American voting habits, and her most recent work on the possibilities for a new movement for progressive reform. A major corrective to right-wing bombast, this essential book is also a rich source of ideas and inspiration for anyone interested in progressive change.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781595587190
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
The sociologist and political scientist Frances Fox Piven and her late husband Richard Cloward have been famously credited by Glenn Beck with devising the “Cloward/Piven Strategy,” a world view responsible, according to Beck, for everything from creating a “culture of poverty” and fomenting “violent revolution” to causing global warming and the recent financial crisis. Called an “enemy of the people,” over the past year Piven has been subjected to an unprecedented campaign of hatred and disinformation, spearheaded by Beck.How is it that a distinguished university professor, past president of the American Sociological Association, and recipient of numerous awards and accolades for her work on behalf of the poor and for American voting rights, has attracted so much negative attention? For anyone who is skeptical of the World According to Beck, here is a guide to the ideas that Glenn fears most.Who’s Afraid of Frances Fox Piven? is a concise, accessible introduction to Piven’s actual thinking (versus Beck’s outrageous claims), from her early work on welfare rights and “poor people’s movements,” written with her late husband Richard Cloward, through her influential examination of American voting habits, and her most recent work on the possibilities for a new movement for progressive reform. A major corrective to right-wing bombast, this essential book is also a rich source of ideas and inspiration for anyone interested in progressive change.