The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order: America and the World in the Free Market Era

The Neoliberal Order by Gary Gerstle is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive overview of the rise and fall of neoliberalism, a dominant ideology in American politics for nearly half a century.

This book offers a nuanced understanding of how neoliberalism emerged, fused ideas of deregulation with personal freedoms, open borders with cosmopolitanism, and globalization with the promise of increased prosperity for all.

The author skillfully traces the triumph of neoliberalism and its unprecedented collapse, shedding light on the factors that contributed to its downfall.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern politics and the forces that shape our world.