The Irony of Democracy: An Uncommon Introduction to American Politics

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The Irony of Democracy: An Uncommon Introduction to American Politics
Thomas R. Dye (Author), Harmon Zeigler (Author), Louis Schubert (Author)
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Democracy

The question at the center of the 15th edition of THE IRONY OF DEMOCRACY is "How democratic is American society?" While most American government texts address politics from a pluralist perspective, this text approaches the subject by addressing the theme of elitism and contrasting it with democratic theory and modern pluralist theory. As a result, this text helps students understand why the U.S. government works as it does.

• Rank: #5676 in Books
• Published on: 2011-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 7.25" w x .70" l, 1.35 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

• Brief boxes summarize the more difficult arguments in various chapters.
• Chapter summaries have been enhanced with "An Elitist Interpretation."
• The authors use an uncommon and realistic approach, combining an endorsement of fundamental democratic values with an understanding of the hard realities of the workings of a democracy.
• Humor, often in political cartoons, illustrates topics and inspires students to address those issues.
• Chapter 14, "The United States as Global Elite," highlights the unprecedented role the U.S. holds as both an economic and military leader.