The Burden of Bad Ideas

In The Burden of Bad Ideas, MacDonald investigates how influential ideas and opinions evolve from their origins in New York and beyond, often gaining unintended negative effects. She examines the shift in the beliefs of key opinion leaders and foundations, revealing how these changes have impacted education, social policy, and the well-being of the poor. Described as more than just a critique, the book offers a compelling and sobering analysis of the consequences of prevailing ideologies.