Shadows of Hope: A Freethinkerâ (Tm)S Guide to Politics in the Time of Clinton

by Sam Smith and Sam Smith

" Sam Smith's] work is not different from what quality journalism ought to be: truth-seeking, independent, fair-minded and debunking.... In 'Shadows of Hope, ' Smith penetrates the darkness with the language and probing skills of such earlier independents as George Seldes, I. F. Stone and Tristam Coffin." --Colman McCarthy, The Washington Post "Shadows of Hope is in the style and tradition of I. F. Stone. It carries the reader from the De-Constructionism...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253352843
• ISBN13: 9780253352842
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Nice take on Clinton, politics in general

Sam Smith has been one of the most vocal opponents of Clinton from the left, and this 1994 book explains what all is wrong with our president. Intelligent, well-written and well-argued, this is a fine early work on Clintonism. Smith also does a nice job pointing out inherent flaws in our political system that make it rather antipopulist and lead to the likes of Reagan and Clinton. Not as many ideas for change or suggestions as his 1997 Great American Political Repair Manual, but presents some fine thoughts. Well worth reading for a view of American politics other than the one we see on TV, where the Democrats and Republicans are the sole alternatives. I don't always agree with Smith, but he certainly inspires thought.