PhillipsFein, Assistant Professor of History Kim

Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics

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ISBN 13:
9781250160072
author:
PhillipsFein, Assistant Professor of History Kim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Metropolitan Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
22.86 x 14.99 x 2.79 centimetres
Genre:
Business, Public Admin, Public Finance
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£17.10

Description

Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics In 1975, New York City teetered on the brink of disaster, with billions of dollars in debt and no clear way to pay back its bills. The city's financial woes sparked a heated debate over the role of government and the limits of social liberalism. Historian Kim Phillips-Fein explores this pivotal moment in American history, revealing how the city's crisis became a catalyst for a broader shift in national politics. Through a detailed examination of archival sources and interviews with key players, Phillips-Fein reconstructs the complex web of alliances and rivalries that shaped the city's response to the crisis. As the city's leaders struggled to balance competing visions for its future, the very soul of New York was put to the test. This gripping narrative offers a nuanced understanding of the austerity politics that continue to shape our world today. A Pulitzer Prize finalist and one of Publishers Weekly's Top 10 Best Books of 2017, Fear City is a compelling and insightful exploration of a pivotal moment in American history.

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