{"title":"Lance Selfa","description":"\u003cp\u003eLance Selfa’s works delve into the intricacies of American politics, offering critical perspectives on power structures and social movements. His writing challenges readers to reconsider mainstream narratives and explore the forces shaping contemporary political life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Selfa’s books combine sharp analysis with historical insight, making them essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of democratic processes and political activism.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-democrats-by-lance-selfa-9781608461929","title":"The Democrats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a broad historical perspective, Selfa shows how the Democratic Party has time and again betrayed the aspirations of ordinary people while pursuing an agenda favourable to Wall Street and U.S. imperial ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe examines the relationship between party leaders and social movements, from the civil rights struggle to the movement to end the Iraq war; reveals the unhappy marriage between U.S. labour and the \u003cem\u003eparty of the people\u003c\/em\u003e; and assesses the mixed record of attempts to build a third party alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, Selfa argues that the Democrats' record of backing the rich and breaking promises to its voting base is not a recent departure from an otherwise laudable past, but results from its role as one of two parties serving the interests of the U.S. establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599397470444,"sku":"9781608461929","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781608461929-the-democrats.jpg?v=1777976332"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lance-selfa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}