Prisoners of the American Dream

"Prisoners of the American Dream" by Mike Davis is a thorough examination of the absence of a mass working-class party in the United States, presenting a critical analysis for Marxist historians and political economists. Spanning from the Jacksonian era to the rise of the New Right and Ronald Reagan's re-election, the collection of essays delves into the history of American bourgeois democracy, ultimately offering insights into the future of progressive politics in the country. Recognized for its rigorous research and provocative ideas, the book challenges conventional understandings of class struggle in America.