Bernie Sanders and the Boundaries of Reform: Socialism in Burlington

by W. Conroy and W.J. Conroy

Today, Bernie Sanders is a household name, a wildly popular presidential candidate and an icon for progressive Democrats in the United States. But back in the 1980s, this "democratic socialist"-though some folks would prefer the term "social democrat"-was mayor of Burlington, Vermont, where his administration attempted radical reforms. Some efforts were successful, but when a waterfront deal failed, it was not due to Sanders' efforts; he would rather...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143991480X
• ISBN13: 9781439914809
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"