The Case against Democracy
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The Case against Democracy

  1. 328 pages
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The Case against Democracy

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The case for democracy is an intrinsic part of our political culture. This non-partisan book provides the other side of the story via well-researched history and current events that illuminate the theory and practice of democracy. Are the politics of the United States to blame for its current unsteady footing in the 21st century? This book aims to answer this uncomfortable but relevant question by examining the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, addressing complex topics such as the history of liberalism, the relationship between democracy and capitalism, the nature of representation, and the difference between government and politics. Each of the book's chapters focuses on a recognized shortcoming of popular government, such as inefficiency, self-interestedness, and non-participation. Each section begins by focusing on current events and tracing issues back through history—through to the American founding, and in many instances, to antiquity. In the conclusion, the author proposes a series of thought-provoking fixes.

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Publisher
Praeger
Year
2013
ISBN
9781440802836
Edition
1
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
Political Ideologies
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Introduction: Power and the People
  5. 1 The World Needs Ditch Diggers, Too: Nonrepresentation
  6. 2 Come Together: Tyranny of the Majority
  7. 3 The Trivial Pursuit of Happiness: Materialism and Greed
  8. 4 Voting Is for Old People: Nonparticipation
  9. 5 Culture, Clubbed: Ignorance and Decadence
  10. 6 In the Flat Field: Equality over Merit
  11. 7 Red, White, and Blue in Tooth and Claw: Self-interest and Faction
  12. 8 A Bridge to Nowhere Too Far: Inefficiency and Instability
  13. 9 All She Wants to Do Is Dance: Isolationism or Exceptionalism
  14. Conclusion: Fixing the Holes
  15. Notes
  16. Selected Bibliography
  17. Index