American Democracy in Peril
American Democracy in Peril: Eight Challenges to Americas Future William E. Hudson,
Publisher: Chatham House Publishers
ISBN: 1889119814
Edition: Paperback; 2003-11
Summary:
Provocative and engaging, this book invites us to reflect on eight
major challenges to American democracy today. It is an eye-opening
mix of political thought and current issues, raising such hotly
debated questions as: In fighting terrorism does our national
security state threaten the very democratic rights it is defending?
Does the expansion of judicial power in American politics constitute
a challenge to our democracy? How does the privileged position of
business in our society undermine democracy? Woven throughout
Hudson's arguments are contemporary events -- the collapse of Enron
and Worldcom, the Supreme Court's involvement in the election 2000,
the aftermath of September 11th. In response to each challenge to
American democracy Hudson provides a balanced, clear-sighted
recommendation for reform. His practical suggestions empower citizens
to revitalize American democracy to overcome the perils of
complacency and conventional wisdom.
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