Unequal Struggle: Class, Gender, Race, And Power in the U.S Congress (Interventions-Theory and Contemporary Politics) 1st Edition-HArdcover

"Unequal Struggle: Class, Gender, Race, and Power in the U.S. Congress" by John C. Berg is a critical examination of the political dynamics in the United States, particularly within the U.S. Congress. The book explores why, despite formal political equality and the potential for democratic participation, a large portion of the population is unable or unwilling to challenge the entrenched structures of wealth and power. Berg offers a Marxist interpretation of these political phenomena, focusing on how the capitalist economic system shapes and constrains congressional action and policymaking.

 In Unequal Struggle, John C. Berg offers a critical Marxist analysis of the U.S. Congress and its limitations in enacting progressive policies. He shows that the intersection of class, gender, and race plays a pivotal role in shaping political outcomes, while the capitalist system imposes structural constraints that prevent transformative change. By arguing that neither pluralism nor institutionalism fully explains the failure of Congress to address inequality, Berg provides an alternative lens through which to understand U.S. political dysfunction. His analysis challenges the belief that formal political equality is sufficient for meaningful democratic change, emphasizing the need to address the economic system that underpins political power and shapes policy decisions.

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westview Press; 1st edition (October 9, 1994)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 187 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0813312949
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0813312941
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
• Condition: Used-Very Good

This is the first edition identified by the number line, in pristine condition. The pages are intact, clean, and bright. The binding is sound. The DJ is sunned and may have minor tears, but it is still in very good condition.

Capitalism and Congressional Action, Class, Gender, and Race in Political Struggle, Limits of Pluralism and Institutionalism, The Role of Political Economy, Struggles for Progressive Change, The Political Dilemma,