The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy is a book by the American writer Christopher Lasch, published posthumously by W. W. Norton & Company in 1995.[1]
| Author | Christopher Lasch |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Publication date | 1995 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 276 |
| ISBN | 0-393-03699-5 |
Synopsis
editLasch criticizes progressivism and capitalism as anti-democratic and in alliance with the manegerial class. Together, these forces are in conflict with the American middle class, which Lasch argues is vital for American democracy. Lasch argues that a key to create a more functioning society is to accept that humans cannot master the world.[2]
Reception
editKirkus Reviews wrote that The Revolt of the Elites stands out from Lasch's other, more pessimistic books by being hopeful about a future for democracy, through the promotion of public discourse, commonality within education and religion as an antidote to "professional arrogance". The critic called it a "wonderfully vigorous and urgent set of essays" where Lasch answers his critics with "a message so simple and obvious, it's sublime".[2]
References
edit- ^ Heale, M. J. (1997). "The Revolting American Elites: Christopher Lasch and his Enemies : Christopher Lasch, The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy (New York and London: Norton, 1995, £16.95). Pp. 276. ISBN 0 393 03699 5". Journal of American Studies. 31 (1): 103–114. doi:10.1017/S0021875896005580.
- ^ a b "The Revolt of the Elites". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved July 1, 2024.