{"product_id":"state-of-resistance-9781620975572","title":"State of Resistance","description":"\u003cb\u003eA leading sociologist's brilliant, revelatory argument that the future of politics, work, immigration, and more can be found in California\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauded by James Fallows on the front page of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e as \"concise, clear, and convincing\" upon its hardcover publication, \u003cem\u003eState of Resistance\u003c\/em\u003e makes the case for honestly engaging racial anxiety in order to address our true economic and generational challenges, renewing our commitment to public investments, cultivating social movements and community organizing, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time, any mention of California triggered unpleasant reminders\n\nof Ronald Reagan and right-wing tax revolts, ballot propositions targeting undocumented immigrants, and racist policing that sparked two of the nation's most devastating riots. In fact, California confronted many of the challenges the country faces now—decades before the rest of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs white residents became a minority and job loss drove economic uncertainty, California had its own Trump moment twenty-five years ago but has become increasingly blue over each of the last seven presidential elections. Today, California is leading the way on addressing climate change, low-wage work, immigrant integration, overincarceration, and more. Pastor expertly reveals how the Golden State did it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd as Neera Tandeen, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, said, \"\u003cem\u003eState of Resistance\u003c\/em\u003e paints a brilliant picture of how our generation can seize the opportunity to forge a more inclusive, just, and prosperous America for every family.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuel Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48283987083515,"sku":"9781620975572","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_633287e7-398b-4b45-b3c1-4e9fb1faafad.jpg?v=1771389787","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/state-of-resistance-9781620975572","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}