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The Washington Punditocracy and the Collapse of American Politics
Noted journalist and historian Alterman provides a compelling look at John McLaughlin, William Safire, Pat Buchanan, and others who shape the politica...
A History of America's Fight Over Israel
A bestselling historian uncovers the surprising roots of America’s long alliance with Israel and its troubling consequences Fights about the fate of...
The Truth about Bias and the News
Argues that the nature of economic power has changed and that the U.S. must develop the will and the flexibility to regain its international leadershi...
Why Democracy Matters in Foreign Policy
Journalist and historian Eric Alterman argues that the vast majority of Americans have virtually no voice in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. With ...
A Handbook for Restoring America's Most Important Ideals
The bestselling author and Newsweek columnist takes a characteristically irreverent look at the rampant mistreatment of liberals and liberalism The "m...
A History of Official Deception and Its Consequences
Assesses the impact of governmental and presidential lies on American culture, revealing how such lies become ever more complex and how such deception...
The Promise of Bruce Springsteen
Political journalist Eric Alterman examines the unique phenomenon that is The Boss and how he has come to reflect and interpret a turbulent quarter ce...
How George W. (Mis)leads America
When George W. Bush became president in January 2001, he took office with a comfortably familiar surname, bipartisan rhetoric, and the promise of calm...
The Making of the Punditocracy
For this new edition, Eric Alterman has made revisions throughout the book, with new material on the impact of the O. J. Simpson trial and the rise of...
A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America
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The Truth About Bias and the News
Refuting the claim that mainstream media has a liberal slant, the author exposes the fallacy of a left-wing conspiracy, arguing that it is corporate n...
Bill de Blasio’s election as mayor of New York captured the attention of a typically restless city. But it also made progressives across the country...
The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama
The definitive history of American postwar liberalism, told through the lens of those who brought it to life. Liberalism stands proudly at the center ...
The System vs. Barack Obama
In this agenda-setting essay, journalist and historian Eric Alterman explains what is really happening with the Obama presidency. While Obama's many c...
Why Presidents Lie -- And Why Trump Is Worse
This definitive history of presidential lying reveals how our standards for truthfulness have eroded -- and why Trump's lies are especially dangerous....
Reflections on Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over t...