The Controversialist

"The Controversialist" offers an inside look at Martin Peretz's influential career as a publisher and editor of the New Republic, highlighting its renowned reputation for thought-provoking content. Spanning his upbringing in the Bronx to his interactions with prominent figures across politics, culture, and business, the book provides personal insights into the personalities and events that shaped the postwar and neoliberal eras. Through this exploration, Peretz reflects on core ideals such as liberalism, democracy, and Zionism, while contemplating the future of these principles in a changing world.