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Energizing Neoliberalism: The 1970s Energy Crisis and the Making of Modern America by Caleb Wellum (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2024, v. 65, n. 4. P. 1380 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Allison, James 3 of 3

Abstract

"Energizing Neoliberalism: The 1970s Energy Crisis and the Making of Modern America" by Caleb Wellum explores how the 1970s energy crisis was constructed and manipulated to promote neoliberalism. Wellum delves into the competing narratives of environmentalists and pro-market advocates, showing how the crisis led to a shift towards deregulation and individual action. The book provides a cultural history of the energy crisis, highlighting the impact of material factors and the triumph of the market in establishing neoliberalism as the dominant paradigm in Reagan's America. Wellum's work offers a valuable counterweight to traditional economic and geopolitical perspectives on this historical period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2024/10, Vol. 65, Issue 4, p1380
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2024.a940485
  • Accession Number:180563117
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