The Irony of Democracy : An Uncommon Introduction to American Politics

Dye, Thomas R., Zeigler, Harmon

ISBN 10: 0534601669 / ISBN 13: 9780534601669

Published by Cengage Learning, 2005

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Synopsis:

A part of our successful new ADVANTAGE SERIES in Political Science, THE IRONY OF DEMOCRACY, offers a critical approach to the American Government course with a new low price. Known for its "elitist approach" to American Government, this text presents its classic argument in a new context the politics of the 21st century--including the Clinton and Bush Administrations effects on government and politics the U.S. In this Thirteenth Edition, the authors again present their theme, contending that it is the elites and not the masses that govern our country, eloquently and accessibly, and for most students, challenging them to rethink the principle of democracy.

Synopsis: Focusing on elitism in a democratic society, this text challenges undergraduates to rethink everything they have been taught about American democracy. Elite theory is contrasted to democratic theory and to modern pluralist theory throughout the book, in examining areas including the Constitution, American political history, power structures, public

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Irony of Democracy : An Uncommon ...
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 13th.