San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities

Michael Shellenberger, a national bestselling author, argues that progressives have mishandled America's faltering cities by advocating for policies that have enabled homelessness, inequality, and crime. He suggests that the underlying problem is an ideology that designates some people as victims entitled to destructive behaviors, undermining the values that make cities and civilization possible.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 11 November 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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National Bestselling Author of APOCALYPSE NEVER Exposes Progressives for the Mismanagement of America's Failing Cities

Progressives have long claimed to possess the solutions to homelessness, inequality, and crime. However, their track record in cities they dominate suggests a different narrative. In his book, San Fransicko, Michael Shellenberger, a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for three decades, delves into the reality of these issues.

Shellenberger's advocacy for drug decriminalization, affordable housing, and alternatives to jail and prison stemmed from his deep concern for the well-being of his community. However, as homeless encampments proliferated and overdose deaths soared, he felt compelled to investigate the root causes of these problems. What he uncovered was astonishing.

Rather than addressing the underlying issues of housing and social program funding, Shellenberger argues that the real problem lies in an ideology that perpetuates the notion of certain individuals as victims, entitled to destructive behaviors. This ideology undermines the very values that make cities and civilization possible.

Through his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Shellenberger exposes the devastating consequences of progressive policies on America's cities. San Fransicko serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the urgent need for a shift in mindset and a return to fundamental principles that promote prosperity, safety, and social harmony.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges facing our cities and the urgent need for a new approach to urban management.

\n Weight: 566g\n
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 40 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780063093621\n \n