American amnesia [DAISY talking book] : how the war on government led us to forget what made America prosper

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Title:

American amnesia [DAISY talking book] : how the war on government led us to forget what made America prosper

Author:

Hacker, Jacob S. author.

Added Author:

Harpenau, Lou, narrator.

Pierson, Paul, author.

Publication Date:

2016

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2016

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (16 hr., 18 min.) : sound ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

Political scientists detail the history of the development of the American economy based on a mixed economy of government investment in public services such as education, transportation, and more. They argue that cuts in government have hurt the economy and call for increased reinvestment. 2016

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Lou Harpenau.

Contents:

Part I: The rise of the mixed economy. Coming up short -- The great divide -- The trouble with markets -- How America got rich -- "An established and useful reality" -- Part II: The crisis of the mixed economy. American amnesia -- We're not in Camelot anymore -- This is not your father's party -- The modern robber barons -- A crisis of authority -- Conclusion: The positive-sum society.

Technical Details:

Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.

Accessibility Note:

Requires IBM PC or compatible; double speed or faster CD-ROM drive; sound card and sound output device; DAISY playback software or DAISY talking book player. Also plays in CD-MP3 player or computer with MP3-capable software. DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps

Subject Term:

Government, Resistance to -- United States -- History -- 21st century.

Geographic Term:

United States -- Economic conditions -- 2009-

United States -- Economic policy -- 2009-

Genre:

Talking books.

Language:

English

Audience:

Male narrator.

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