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next semester! They're ideally suited for undergraduate classes in economics, sociology, urban
planning, international development, labor relations, gender studies, public policy, social
work,and for anyone who wants to teach economic concepts using clear, engaging, progressive
materials.
Dollars & Sense readers and books offer fresh, critical perspectives that today's students rarely
encounter. Some of the books are composed of the best articles from Dollars & Sense magazine,
which has published progressive, accessible articles on economic topics for 30 years. Others
have been written by economists expressly for undergraduate teaching.
If you're looking to hone your students' critical-thinking skills, sharpen their debating abilities,
and make the real world economy come alive for them, order Dollars & Sense readers and
books. Your students will thank you.
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-----"As textbooks become more conservative and less topical, I find that Dollars & Sense readers are
more useful than ever in my undergraduate classes. They are jargon-free, up-to-date, and
inexpensive - as well as consistently and thoughtfully progressive. I recommend them very
highly." - Robin Hahnel, American University.
"The principles of economics books (yes, even mine) tend to be on the dull side and leave
aspects of the economy and economics unchallenged. Real World Micro and Macro can spice up
your course and lead students to ask the type of questions they should be asking." - David
Colander, Middlebury College.
D&S FALL 2008 BOOKS
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REAL WORLD MACRO, 25th Edition **New Edition**
Our perennial bestseller addresses current topics such as tax policy, Social Security, government
spending, the Federal Reserve, economic inequality, free trade v. fair trade, and many other hotbutton issues like offshoring and the housing bubble. The new edition includes chapter
introductions and discussion questions, plus a teaching key to David Colander's textbooks
"Economics" and "Macroeconomics" (6th edition). Over 50 engaging articles by authors
including Paul Krugman, James K. Galbraith, Robert Pollin, William E. Spriggs, Ellen Frank,
Randy Albelda, John Miller, Dean Baker, William M. Rogers III, and many others.
$32.95 / ISBN: 978-1-878585-70-7
"Real World Macro's topical applications of macroeconomic analysis provide the clear,
condensed critical perspective lacking in most macroeconomic texts."
-Richard D. Wolf, Umass Amherst
REAL WORLD MICRO, 15th Edition **New Edition**
Over 40 articles covering basic microeconomic topics, discrimination and inequality,
privatization and deregulation, and current policy debates on Social Security, affordable housing,
industry subsidies and international trade. New chapter introductions and discussion questions,
plus a teaching key to David Colander's textbooks Economics and Microeconomics (6th edition).
Authors include Chris Tilly, William E. Spriggs, Dean Baker, Elaine Bernard, Ann Markusen,
and Randy Albelda.
$32.95 / ISBN: 978-1-878585-71-4
"I've had great success with Real World Micro. Students really like its short, snappy analysis of
current events and feel challenged by its alternative viewpoint."
-Susan Helper, Case Western Reserve
REAL WORLD BANKING, 5th edition **New Edition**
The long-awaited 5th edition is here (and just in time for the latest banking crisis)! Topics
include housing finance, banking deregulation, megamergers, the Federal Reserve Bank, banking
and the poor, and international monetary issues. Many articles are hot off the presses and cover
the subprime mortgage securitization meltdown, new challenges to the Federal Reserve, and the
impact of the declining dollar.
$24.95 / ISBN 978-1-878585-64-6
REAL WORLD LATIN AMERICA, 1st edition **New Book**
A new contemporary reader featuring the latest economic, political, and social readings on Latin
America from Dollars & Sense and NACLA Report On the Americas. Over 40 articles make this
a perfect textbook for introductory and advanced classes.
$29.95 / 978-1-878585-73-8
AVAILABLE IN JUNE 2008
THE WEALTH INEQUALITY READER, 2nd edition **New Edition**
Co-produced with United for a Fair Economy
Thoroughly revised and updated, the new edition of The Wealth Inequality Reader documents
the growing polarization of wealth and explores solutions, from policy reforms to grassroots
organizing efforts. Contributors include Gar Alperovitz, Chuck Collins, Bill Fletcher, William
Greider, Paul Krugman, Betsy Leondar-Wright, Meizhu Lui, John Miller, and Chris Tilly.
$24.95 / ISBN 978-1-878585-69-1
"The Wealth Inequality Reader is a great collection of essays covering a host of important topics.
The charts and graphs are excellent and the writing is clear and straightforward. I love this
book."
-- Sheila Tully, SF State University
REAL WORLD GLOBALIZATION, 9th edition
Completely revised and expanded! Now contains 74 articles. An essential guide to rapidly
changing trends in trade, investment, labor relations, and economic development. New chapters
examine economic alternatives and the political economy of war and imperialism.
$28.95 / ISBN: 978-1-878585-65-3
"Real World Globalization provides access to current economic issues, in a progressive
framework. The writing is always good. Students always learn a lot."
-Bill Ganley, SUNY Buffalo
STRIKING A BALANCE: WORK, FAMILY, LIFE
By Robert Drago978-878585-62-21-878585-62-2
In this provocative new book from one of the country's leading work/life experts, Robert Drago
sifts through the vast body of relevant research (including his own) to examine the deeply held,
but unexamined beliefs about work, womanhood, and society that are responsible for our out-ofbalance lives. Engaging, hard-hitting, and filled with the latest data, this is an excellent resource
for courses on gender, workplace management, and others in the social sciences.
"Bob Drago has long been recognized as a leader in the work-life balance world through his
work with Take Care Net and on the Work and Family Bill of Rights. After decades in the
wilderness, many of us have reached a shared vision of what does and doesn't help us to lead
balanced lives. Drago captures this new consensus, explains why it has taken so long for us to
reach this point, and provides a blueprint for change. Anyone stressed about their own lives, and
what to do about it, should read this interesting, insightful, wise, and humorous work, and then
join with Drago and others to change things."
-John de Graaf, author of "Affluenza"
CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES, 11th edition
Progressive perspectives on the ten biggest economic news stories of the last few years, from the
collapse of the "New Economy" to the buildup of a war economy. Plus: the Bush tax cuts, the
Social Security debate, new challenges for labor, and the rhetoric and reality of "globalization."
$24.95 / ISBN: 978-1-878585-68-4
"The articles in 'Current Economic Issues' are unique in their ability to draw on both passion and
intellect from students of all political persuasions."
-David E. Kaun, UC Santa Cruz
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ECONOMY, 5th edition **New Edition**
By Charles Sackrey and Geoffrey Schneider, with Janet Knoedler
This lively and engaging text introduces the ideas of six of the most influential economists of
modern times - Marx, Smith, Veblen, Keynes, and Galbraith - and considers alternatives to
neoclassical economic theory. The newly expanded and revised 5th edition includes a new
chapter on the Mondragon Cooperative as well as an updated chapter on the Swedish
Alternative.
$34.95 / ISBN 978-1-878585-72-1
"Introduction to Political Economy offers a pedagogical goldmine to any teacher seeking to
revive the depth and, dare I say it, the excitement of political economy as a way of understanding
how the world works. Your students will cheer."
-William F. Grover, Saint Michael's College
AVAILABLE IN JUNE 2008
UNLEVEL PLAYING FIELDS: UNDERSTANDING WAGE INEQUALITY AND
DISCRIMINATION, 2nd edition
By Randy Albelda, Robert W. Drago, and Steven Shulman
This easy-to-follow text presents two contrasting economic theories-neoclassical and political
economy-and shows how each theory explains race and sex discrimination and inequality in the
labor market. The newly revised and updated edition now includes over 50 years of trends and
data.
$28.95 / ISBN 1-878585-47-9
"Unlevel Playing Fields should be widely appreciated for undergraduate teaching."
-Paul Osterman, MIT
THE ENVIRONMENT IN CRISIS, 3rd edition
Thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded! Examines corporate influence on environmental
policy, prospects for sustainable development, and the growth of the environmental movement.
Plus: the specific concerns of developing countries and the deficiencies of traditional economic
theory in addressing environmental problems.
$19.95 / ISBN 1-878585-51-7
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