In this thoughtful and provocative volume, McClenon argues that the best path forward for the United States lies in a middle ground between capitalism and socialism. Drawing on his extensive experience as a political economist, he outlines a range of policies and practices that could help create a more equitable and sustainable society, while avoiding the pitfalls of either extreme. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of American politics and the challenges facing our democracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.