Every day we hear mention of a class war in the U.S., but not everyone agrees that it’s real. In Class Warfare, philosopher Charles D. Hayes takes up the issue, offering observations about the shrinking of the middle class and how values have shifted since the 1950s among political conservatives. Pulling together a wide range of provocative ideas about what’s lacking in our education system and why hating the government is counterproductive, Class Warfare delivers new insight into the fundamental reason Americans have trouble getting along. Wanting something better for future generations, Hayes aims to motivate all citizens who want to save their democracy. (5267 words)