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

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Availability:In StockContributor:Anthony R. DimaggioPublish date:2019-12-01Pages:512
Language:EnglishPublisher:State University of New York PressISBN-13:9781438476940ISBN-10:1438476949UPC:9781438476940Book Category:Political Science, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:American Government, Political Process, Social Classes & Economic DisparitySize:10.00 x 7.00 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.9026Product ID:SC1GGD3R14
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:State University of New York PressISBN-13:9781438476940ISBN-10:1438476949UPC:9781438476940Book Category:Political Science, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:American Government, Political Process, Social Classes & Economic DisparitySize:10.00 x 7.00 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.9026Product ID:SC1GGD3R14
Anthony R. DiMaggio is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Lehigh University. He is the author of The Politics of Persuasion: Economic Policy and Media Bias in the Modern Era and Selling War, Selling Hope: Presidential Rhetoric, the News Media, and U.S. Foreign Policy since 9/11, both published by SUNY Press.
Publisher: State University of New York Press

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