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The masses are the ruling classes : policy romanticism, democratic populism, and social welfare in America /

'The Masses are the Ruling Classes' argues that popular sentiments rule social decision making and that elites are essentially obedient to democratic preferences, and not the other way around.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Epstein, William M., 1944- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Subjects:
Populism > United States.
Public opinion > United States.
Social values > United States.
United States > Social policy.
United States > Social conditions > 21st century.
Populisme > États-Unis.
Opinion publique > États-Unis.
Valeurs sociales > États-Unis.
États-Unis > Politique sociale.
États-Unis > Conditions sociales > 21e siècle.
Populism
Public opinion
Social conditions
Social policy
Social values
United States
2000-2099
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Section I Explaining Social Policy Making
  • Introduction: The Ruling Masses
  • 1. Precursors to Policy Romanticism
  • 2. Policy Romanticism
  • 3. An American Archetype: The Quest for the Authentic Self
  • Psychology, Pop Psychology, and Self-Help
  • 4. Spiritualism, Religion, and Other Romantic Quests for the Authentic Self
  • Section II Policy Romanticism and American Social Welfare
  • 5. Year Up
  • 6. Communities in Schools
  • 7. Generations of Hope Communities
  • 8. The Food Stamp Program
  • 9. Food Stamps and Public Welfare.