Democratic Distinction in America
Author | : William Crary Brownell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : William Crary Brownell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : W. C. Brownell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780827421622 |
Author | : Steven L. Taylor |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2014-10-28 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0300210701 |
Four distinguished scholars in political science analyze American democracy from a comparative point of view, exploring how the U.S. political system differs from that of thirty other democracies and what those differences ultimately mean for democratic performance. This essential text approaches the following institutions from a political engineering point of view: constitutions, electoral systems, and political parties, as well as legislative, executive, and judicial power. The text looks at democracies from around the world over a two-decade time frame. The result is not only a fresh view of the much-discussed theme of American exceptionalism but also an innovative approach to comparative politics that treats the United States as but one case among many. An ideal textbook for both American and comparative politics courses.
Author | : James Fenimore Cooper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 1838 |
Genre | : United States |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Alexis de Tocqueville |
Publisher | : Library of America |
Total Pages | : 960 |
Release | : 2004-02-09 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1931082545 |
An exclusive new translation of the most perceptive and influential book ever written about American politics and society—“the bible on democracy” (The Texas Observer) This Library of America volume presents de Tocqueville’s masterpiece in an entirely new translation—the first to fully capture his style and provide a rigorous, faithful rendering of his profound ideas and observations Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocratic French lawyer, came to the United States in 1831 to study its penitentiary systems. His nine-month visit and subsequent reading and reflection resulted in this landmark masterpiece of political observation and analysis. In Democracy in America, Tocqueville vividly describes the unprecedented social equality he found in America and explores its implications for European society in the emerging modern era. His book provides enduring insight into the political consequences of widespread property ownership, the potential dangers to liberty inherent in majority rule, the vital role of religion in American life, and the importance of civil institutions in an individualistic culture dominated by the pursuit of material self-interest. He also probes the deep differences between the free and slave states, writing prophetically of racism, bigotry, and prejudice in the United States. Brought to life by Arthur Goldhammer’s clear, fluid, and vigorous translation, this volume of Democracy in America is the first to fully capture Tocqueville’s achievements both as an accomplished literary stylist and as a profound political thinker.
Author | : Mickey Edwards |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2012-08-22 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0300186029 |
“An urgent and engaging look at how American politics have become the founding fathers’ worst nightmare” (The Daily Beast). America’s political system is dysfunctional. We know it, yet the problem seems intractable—after every election, voters discover yet again that political “leaders” are simply quarreling in a never-ending battle between the two warring tribes. As a former congressman, Mickey Edwards witnessed firsthand how important legislative battles can devolve into struggles not over principle but over party advantage. He offers graphic examples of how this problem has intensified and reveals how political battles have become nothing more than conflicts between party machines. In this critically important book, he identifies exactly how our political and governing systems reward intransigence, discourage compromise, and undermine our democracy—and describes exactly what must be done to banish the negative effects of partisan warfare from our political system and renew American democracy. “Overcoming tribalism and knee-jerk partisanship is the central challenge of our time. Mickey Edwards shows why and how in this fascinating book filled with sensible suggestions.” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times–bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci “Many Americans, whether Democrats, Republicans, independent or otherwise, would welcome a few more like [Edwards] in office.” —The Boston Globe
Author | : Gary Halpin |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2011-03-16 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781461011217 |
This monumental work is designed to answer the most important question in the world: is it smarter to be a Democrat or a Republican? Are you overwhelmed by the dueling progress and outstanding record of these two rival parties? Now there's a book that guides you in this monumental decision. Here it is, this amazing book, exhaustively researched and meticulously put together, reveals all the startling contrasts between the two parties. And the best part, ... it's a very short read! That's right, this is the perfect gag/novelty gift for that annoying in-law who loves to be a cheerleader for either of the parties or any politically astute friends that you would like to annoy. Also, it works as a great conversation starter laying on a coffee table! Written in a matter-of-fact style (it's blank after all), even a politician will 'get it.' Heck, even your Dog can read this book because it's how do we say it in a politically correct manner... it's so... blank. Great to use as a journal or for notes in class, everybody will ask about it!
Author | : James Fenimore Cooper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1956 |
Genre | : United States |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Stephen M. Feldman |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 2009-05-15 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0226240746 |
From the 1798 Sedition Act to the war on terror, numerous presidents, members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, and local officials have endorsed the silencing of free expression. If the connection between democracy and the freedom of speech is such a vital one, why would so many governmental leaders seek to quiet their citizens? Free Expression and Democracy in America traces two rival traditions in American culture—suppression of speech and dissent as a form of speech—to provide an unparalleled overview of the law, history, and politics of individual rights in the United States. Charting the course of free expression alongside the nation’s political evolution, from the birth of the Constitution to the quagmire of the Vietnam War, Stephen M. Feldman argues that our level of freedom is determined not only by the Supreme Court, but also by cultural, social, and economic forces. Along the way, he pinpoints the struggles of excluded groups—women, African Americans, and laborers—to participate in democratic government as pivotal to the development of free expression. In an age when our freedom of speech is once again at risk, this momentous book will be essential reading for legal historians, political scientists, and history buffs alike.
Author | : Alexis de Tocqueville |
Publisher | : Library of America |
Total Pages | : 960 |
Release | : 2004-02-09 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1598531816 |
An exclusive new translation of the most perceptive and influential book ever written about American politics and society—“the bible on democracy” (The Texas Observer) Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocratic French lawyer, came to the United States in 1831 to study its penitentiary systems. His nine-month visit and subsequent reading and reflection resulted in this landmark masterpiece of political observation and analysis. In Democracy in America, Tocqueville vividly describes the unprecedented social equality he found in America and explores its implications for European society in the emerging modern era. His book provides enduring insight into the political consequences of widespread property ownership, the potential dangers to liberty inherent in majority rule, the vital role of religion in American life, and the importance of civil institutions in an individualistic culture dominated by the pursuit of material self-interest. He also probes the deep differences between the free and slave states, writing prophetically of racism, bigotry, and prejudice in the United States. Brought to life by Arthur Goldhammer’s clear, fluid, and vigorous translation, this volume of Democracy in America is the first to fully capture Tocqueville’s achievements both as an accomplished literary stylist and as a profound political thinker.