{"product_id":"mayor-1-rahm-emanuel-and-the-rise-of-chicagos-99-paperback","title":"Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago's 99% - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarin Lydersen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did a city long dominated by a notorious Democratic Machine become a national battleground in the right-wing war against the public sector? In \u003ci\u003eMayor 1%\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran journalist Kari Lydersen takes a close look at Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and his true agenda. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith deep Wall Street ties from his investment banking years and a combative political style honed in Congress and the Clinton and Obama administrations, Emanuel is among a rising class of rock-star mayors promising to remake American cities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut his private-sector approach has sidelined and alienated many who feel they are not part of Emanuel's vision for a new Chicago--and it has inspired a powerful group of activists and community members to unite in defense of their beloved city. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKari Lydersen is a Chicago-based journalist, author and journalism instructor who has written for the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eProgressive\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn These Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. She is the author of four books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Revolt on Goose Island: The Chicago Factory Takeover and What it Says About the Economic Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e. She specializes in coverage of labor, energy and the environment. She has taught at Columbia College Chicago and Northwestern University and also works with youth from low-income communities through the program We the People Media. karilydersen dot com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKari Lydersen is a Chicago-based journalist, author and journalism instructor who has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Progressive, In These Times and other publications. She is the author of four books, including The Revolt on Goose Island: The Chicago Factory Takeover and What it Says About the Economic Crisis. She specializes in coverage of labor, energy and the environment. She has taught at Columbia College Chicago and Northwestern University and also works with youth from low-income communities through the program We the People Media. karilydersen dot com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48114161549560,"sku":"9781608462223","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/4F67XAC6oL9781608462223.webp?v=1782815376","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/mayor-1-rahm-emanuel-and-the-rise-of-chicagos-99-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}