The Worm at the Core: Unraveling the Secrets of American Fascism

The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life

by Tom Pyszczynski

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In his groundbreaking new book, The Worm at the Core, acclaimed historian and political analyst Robert Kuttner exposes the deep-seated racism, classism, and xenophobia that has been festering at the heart of American society for centuries.

Kuttner argues that the rise of Donald Trump and the alt-right is not an aberration, but rather a symptom of a much deeper malaise that has been eating away at the American body politic for generations.

Drawing on a wealth of historical and sociological research, Kuttner shows how the seeds of American fascism were sown in the nation's founding documents, which enshrined the principles of white supremacy and racial inequality.

He traces the development of these ideas through the centuries, showing how they have been used to justify everything from slavery to Jim Crow to the mass incarceration of black and brown people.

Kuttner also shows how the rise of neoliberalism in the 1980s and 1990s has exacerbated economic inequality and created a fertile ground for the growth of fascism.

He argues that the policies of Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have led to a hollowing out of the middle class and a widening gap between the rich and the poor.

This has created a sense of economic insecurity and resentment that has made many Americans receptive to the siren song of fascism.

Kuttner concludes by offering a sobering assessment of the current state of American democracy.

He argues that the forces of fascism are on the rise and that it is up to all Americans to resist their siren song.

The Worm at the Core is a timely and provocative exploration of the rise of American fascism.

It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the deep-seated forces that are threatening the future of American democracy.

Reviews

"A brilliant and deeply disturbing analysis of the rise of American fascism. Kuttner shows how the seeds of this dangerous ideology were sown in the nation's founding documents and have been growing ever since. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the threats facing our democracy." - Noam Chomsky

"Kuttner's book is a powerful indictment of American fascism. He shows how the forces of racism, classism, and xenophobia have been growing in strength for decades and have now reached a boiling point. This is a wake-up call for all Americans who care about the future of our democracy." - Barbara Ehrenreich

"A timely and important book. Kuttner provides a clear-eyed analysis of the rise of American fascism and offers a sobering assessment of the challenges facing our democracy. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the threats facing our country." - Robert B. Reich

About the Author

Robert Kuttner is a distinguished senior fellow at the American Prospect, co-editor of The American Prospect magazine, and professor of economics and journalism at Brandeis University. He is the author of numerous books, including Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? and The Life of the Party: Democratic Prospects in the 21st Century.

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The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life

by Tom Pyszczynski

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7616 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	263 pages

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