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Political Power in America: Class Conflict and the Subversion of Democracy

Political Power in America: Class Conflict and the Subversion of Democracy

Dimaggio, Anthony R.

Hardcover

General Political SciencePoverty & Social WorkUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 1438476930
ISBN13: 9781438476933
Publisher: St Univ Of New York Pr
Published: Dec 1 2019
Pages: 512
Weight: 2.50
Height: 1.50 Width: 7.20 Depth: 10.10
Language: English

Introduction to American politics and government, intended for students of political science. Provides a critical examination of both political institutions and political behavior.

Analyzing major political institutions such as Congress, the courts, the presidency, and the media, this book chronicles how the interests of affluent Americans-particularly business, professional, and corporate interests-dominate over those of average citizens. Anthony R. DiMaggio examines American political behavior, as it relates to lobbying, citizen activism, media consumption, and voting, to demonstrate how the public is often misinformed and manipulated regarding major political and economic matters. However, record public distrust of the government and the increasing popularity of mass protests suggest that most Americans are deeply unhappy with the political status quo, and many are willing to fight for change. Political Power in America details this interplay between a political system dominated by the affluent few and the rise of mass political distrust and protest. It offers information and tools needed to better understand the democratic deficit in American politics, while providing opportunities for discussing what we might do to address the mounting crisis of declining democracy.

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