by John Stossel
First published 2012
John Stossel takes aim at America's faith in government intervention. The New York Times bestselling journalist and Emmy Award winner argues that expanding government control harms American society rather than helping it. Stossel presents evidence against widely held beliefs about public policy. He contends that government already controls health care and creates problems rather than solving them. He argues that food bans imposed by the state fail to improve public health. He maintains that government schools and teachers' unions have not improved education for children. Drawing on thirty years of journalism experience, Stossel combines documented research with practical reasoning to challenge popular assumptions. His libertarian perspective leads him to conclusions that contradict mainstream thinking about how society should address its challenges. The book offers readers a skeptical examination of government's role in solving problems.
Genres: business, american, political-science, politics, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: gritty
306 pages · Hardcover · Threshold Editions