| Political Power in America Contributor(s): Dimaggio, Anthony R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1438476949 ISBN-13: 9781438476940 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - General - Political Science | Political Process - General - Social Science | Social Classes & Economic Disparity |
| Dewey: 320.473 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7" W x 10" (1.90 lbs) 512 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
