The People's Republic: Vermont and the Sanders Revolution

By Greg Guma

Independent Socialist Bernard Sanders' election as mayor of Burlington, Vermont, in 1981 caught the attention of the entire nation and inspired progressives throughout the world. But after four terms... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 093305078X
• ISBN13: 9780933050785
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: New England Press
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

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A Document of Progressive Politics in the Northeastern U.S.

From back cover: "Socialist Bernard Sanders' election as mayer of Burlington, Vermont, in 1981 caught the attention of the entire nation and inspired progressives throughout the world. But after four terms as mayor and an amazing razor-thin defeat in the race for Vermont's lone U.S> House seat, the question must be asked: How has Burlington - and Vermont - actually changed since Sanders' first election? <br /> <br />'The People's Republic: Vermont and the Sanders Revolution' is the first comprehensive analysis of Sanders' mayoral years and the progressive movement in Vermont. Greg Guma's exploration of the 'revolution' goes far beyond Sanders and his impact on Burlington, however. The factors behind the initial surprise victory, the tension between leftist ideals and pragmatic politics, the evolution of an effective political coalition outside of the two-party system - all these topics Guma investigates with an eye on global political implications as well as the immediate local impact. <br /> <br />'The People's Republic' is for all those interested in progressive politics and political history, not to mention those in places where a similar 'revolution' is possible."