Bibliograph

The influence of Soros, politics, power, and the struggle for an open society, Emily Tamkin

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The influence of Soros, politics, power, and the struggle for an open society, Emily Tamkin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The influence of Soros

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1138996569

Responsibility statement

Emily Tamkin

Sub title

politics, power, and the struggle for an open society

Summary

"The George Soros conspiracy is a frequent right-wing talking point: he pays protesters and influences elections. But the left isn't standing up to defend the billionaire who supports leftist causes. Reporter Emily Tamkin explores the genesis of Soros's influence and the truth of the conspiracies that surround him"--, Provided by publisherFor years hedge fund tycoon George Soros has been demonized by GOP politicians, fringe outlets, and right-wing media personalities, who claim Soros often manipulates the global economy and masterminds the radical left. He has been accused of 'white genocide,' and paying migrants to seek asylum in the United States. Weaving biography, cultural commentary, and investigative reporting, Tamkin brings into focus the man and his myth to examine how much influence he actually has on politics. Is Soros simply a left-wing version of the Koch brothers? Or is he genuinely trying to make the world a better place? Ultimately, Tamkin asks, can a truly open society exist if any one man can have the kind of power Soros wields? -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Birth of a myth -- 1984 -- Breaking the banks -- The humanitarian exception -- Rocking the vote -- To Baltimore -- The elections of 2004 -- United we fall -- Closed society

Target audience

adult

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