{"title":"Robert B. Reich","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert B. Reich's works offer incisive explorations of economic and political systems, shedding light on the forces shaping society today. His books engage thoughtfully with themes of social justice, inequality, and the challenges of modern governance, appealing to readers interested in deepening their understanding of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending rigorous analysis with accessible prose, Reich invites contemplation on how collective values and policies shape the common good. His writing provokes reflection on the structures that influence daily life, making it essential for those drawn to \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e and the intersection of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy, Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, and personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-system-who-rigged-it-how-we-fix-it","title":"The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert B. Reich delves into the intricate mechanisms by which wealth and power have intertwined to form a ruling elite that undermines democracy and erodes the middle class. Through detailed analysis and insightful critique, Reich exposes the myths perpetuated by the affluent, revealing how they maintain their control over the political and economic system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMillions of Americans have grown disillusioned with a system that seems increasingly rigged in favour of the wealthy. After enduring years of stagnant wages, job instability, and a stark lack of political action on critical issues like climate change, this sense of disenfranchisement has reached a tipping point. Reich articulately dissects how influential figures across both political parties have propagated ideals such as meritocracy, national competitiveness, and corporate social responsibility as smokescreens. These narratives distract the public from the underlying reality: the continued consolidation of wealth and control by a select few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing figures like Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Reich scrutinises the complicity of top bankers and corporate leaders in perpetuating this inequitable system. He illustrates how these powerful individuals, regardless of political affiliation, have consistently favoured policies that benefit their interests at the expense of the broader population. This critique extends to both Democrats and Republicans, highlighting a bipartisan abandonment of civic duty in favour of self-enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the seemingly bleak landscape, Reich's aim is far from fostering despair. \u003cem\u003eThe System\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to empower readers by demystifying the complex relationship between wealth and power. Through this newfound understanding, Reich believes that American voters can instigate meaningful change and restore a democracy that truly serves the majority. By illuminating these systemic flaws, he offers a roadmap for reclaiming a government that operates for the benefit of all its citizens, rather than a privileged few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSenator Bernie Sanders praises the book, noting, \"Understanding what is happening in our country is critical if we want to fix it, and Robert Reich is an exceptional teacher.\" \u003cem\u003eThe System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It\u003c\/em\u003e is a vital read for anyone seeking to comprehend the foundational issues plaguing American democracy and yearning for a more equitable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719547117804,"sku":"9781529043723","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529043723.jpg?v=1726130530"},{"product_id":"the-common-good-by-robert-b-reich-9780525436379","title":"The Common Good","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSaving Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Nations\u003c\/em\u003e, a passionate, clear-eyed manifesto for re-centering our economics and politics on the idea of the common good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert B. Reich makes a powerful case for the expansion of America's moral imagination. Rooting his argument in common sense and everyday reality, he demonstrates that a common good constitutes the very essence of any society or nation. Societies, he says, undergo virtuous cycles that reinforce the common good as well as vicious cycles that undermine it, one of which America has been experiencing for the past five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis process can and must be reversed. But first, we need to weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we relate to honour, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, urgent, and utterly vital, this is a heartfelt missive from one of our foremost political thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46510650589420,"sku":"9780525436379","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1412543482375.jpg?v=1748801541"},{"product_id":"coming-up-short-by-robert-b-reich-9780593803288","title":"Coming Up Short","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e#1 NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER • From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSaving Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Common Good\u003c\/em\u003e, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Important and galvanizing.”\u003c\/em\u003e —Senator Bernie Sanders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Essential reading for understanding this moment in American history.”\u003c\/em\u003e —Molly Jong-Fast, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHow to Lose Your Mother\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thought-provoking, principled, clear-eyed chronicle of the culture, politics, and economic choices that have landed us where we are today—with irresponsible economic bullies and corporations with immense wealth and lobbying power on top, demagogues on the rise, and increasing inequality fueling anger and hatred across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNine months after World War II, Robert Reich was born into a united America with a bright future—which went unrealized for so many as big money took over our democracy. His encounter with school bullies on account of his height—4'11\" as an adult—set him on a determined path to spend his life fighting American bullies of every sort. He recounts the death of a friend in the civil rights movement; his political coming of age witnessing the Berkeley free speech movement; working for Bobby Kennedy and Senator Eugene McCarthy; experiencing a country torn apart by the Vietnam War; meeting Hillary Rodham in college, Bill Clinton at Oxford, and Clarence Thomas at Yale Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe details his friendship with John Kenneth Galbraith during his time teaching at Harvard, and subsequent friendships with Bernie Sanders and Ted Kennedy; and his efforts as labor secretary for Clinton and economic advisor to Barack Obama. Ultimately, Reich asks: What did his generation accomplish? Did they make America better, more inclusive, more tolerant? Did they strengthen democracy? 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