Sunbelt capitalism: Phoenix and the transformation of American politics

摘要

Phoenix is a city built on sun, desert, and growth. Today, Arizona is one of the more politically controversial states of the Union, and many are familiar with the Phoenix area people and events described in the epilogue of this book: Sherriff Joe Arpaio, cuts to social programs, controversial immigration laws, and the tragic shooting of Congresswomen Gabrielle Giffords (p. 336). Despite this familiarity, most people are likely unaware that these modern-day controversies mirror historical economic and political controversies across the nation.