John E. Miller

Democracy's Troubles

Twelve Threats to the American Ideal and How We Can Overcome Them

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Produktbeschreibung

Evidence is accumulating that democracy is under siege--in the United States and around the world. This volume identifies and explains a dozen separate challenges threatening American democracy today. Sorting these challenges into political and social-cultural problems, each is placed in an historical context to describe how they work together to undermine the democratic underpinnings of the nation. Opening with a sketch of the historical development of democracy, this book makes the case for improved civic education, rebuilding trust in institutions and leaders, promoting good character and the revitalization of the healthy community. A renewed commitment to governmental institutions is necessary for the people to fulfill democracy's promise.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 365g
• ISBN-13: 9781476681139
• ISBN-10: 1476681139
• Artikelnr.: 59086176

Autorenporträt

John E. Miller taught American history at the University of Tulsa and South Dakota State University for three decades. He has written nine books on Midwestern politics and culture and other topics. He lives in Brookings, South Dakota.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Preface Introduction: Democracy and the Challenges Confronting It 1.
Democracy, Education and Journalism in American History 2.
Social/Cultural Challenges to Democracy Challenge 1-Education in Need of Renewal Challenge 2-Journalism in Free Fall Challenge 3-The Shifting World of Ideas Challenge 4-Fake News, Alternative Facts and the Assault on Truth Challenge 5-Declining Faith in Institutions and Leaders Challenge 6-The Need to Revitalize Character and Community 3.
Political Challenges to Democracy Challenge 7-Voters in a Funk Challenge 8-Polarized Politics Challenge 9-Congress Throws Out the Textbook Challenge 10-The Rise of the New Imperial Presidency Challenge 11-Disappearing Norms and General Dysfunction in Politics Challenge 12-The Natural Fragility of Democracy 4.
A Program for Renewal Epilogue Suggestions for Further Reading Chapter Notes Bibliography Index