Strengthening American Democracy: Reflection, Action and Reform - Couverture souple

Baker, John R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1554816270 ISBN 13 : 9781554816279

Editeur : Broadview Press Ltd, 2024

Synopsis

Through 46 brief articles, this book examines the many challenges faced by American democracy today, including polarization and the rise of authoritarian thinking.|Many experts have observed a world-wide trend toward “democratic deconsolidation,” reflected in America through declining trust in government at all levels and the rise of authoritarian thinking. The trend is rooted in extreme partisan polarization, which serves as fertile soil for the rise of anti-democratic movements and tendencies. This book aims to combat that disturbing trajectory, offering readers the tools to engage in and aspire toward a more responsive and accountable democracy. Its 46 brief and accessible articles outline a number of institutional, structural, process-oriented, and policy-related challenges to American democracy. In most cases, specific proposals for reform are discussed, encouraging the reader to think about how to make tangible progress toward a “more perfect Union.”

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John R. Baker is Professor of Political Science at Wittenberg University. He has written and edited several books on American politics, including Government in the Twilight Zone: Volunteers to Small-City Boards and Commissions and Readings on American Subnational Government.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Broadview Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1554816270
• ISBN 13: 9781554816279
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible