American democracy in peril; eight challenges to America's future, 5th ed.1933116730 American democracy in peril; eight challenges to America's future, 5th ed. Hudson, William E. CQ Press 2006 412 pages $36.95 Paperback JK31 Written for use in undergraduate courses in American government, this textbook explores political issues by identifying eight overarching challenges to the functioning of American democracy: the separation of powers separation of powers: see Constitution of the United States. separation of powers Division of the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among separate and independent bodies. , the imperial judiciary, radical individualism, civic disengagement disengagement /dis·en·gage·ment/ (dis?en-gaj´ment) emergence of the fetus from the vaginal canal. dis·en·gage·ment n. , trivialized elections, business privilege, inequality, and the national security state. Author Hudson (political science, Providence College
avoid - stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her" offering his own views on American politics as he examines these challenges against the values of protective, developmental, pluralist, and participatory models of democracy. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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