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Evidence is accumulating that democracy is under siege--in the United States and around the world. This volume identifies and explains a dozen separate challenges threatening American democracy today. Sorting these challenges into political and social-cultural problems, each is placed in an historical context to describe how they work together to undermine the democratic underpinnings of the nation.
Opening with a sketch of the historical development of democracy, this book makes the case for improved civic education, rebuilding trust in institutions and leaders, promoting good character and the revitalization of the healthy community. A renewed commitment to governmental institutions is necessary for the people to fulfill democracy's promise.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction: Democracy and the Challenges Confronting It
1. Democracy, Education and Journalism in American History
2. Social/Cultural Challenges to Democracy
Challenge 1—Education in Need of Renewal
Challenge 2—Journalism in Free Fall
Challenge 3—The Shifting World of Ideas
Challenge 4—Fake News, Alternative Facts and the Assault on Truth
Challenge 5—Declining Faith in Institutions and Leaders
Challenge 6—The Need to Revitalize Character and Community
3. Political Challenges to Democracy
Challenge 7—Voters in a Funk
Challenge 8—Polarized Politics
Challenge 9—Congress Throws Out the Textbook
Challenge 10—The Rise of the New Imperial Presidency
Challenge 11—Disappearing Norms and General Dysfunction in Politics
Challenge 12—The Natural Fragility of Democracy
4. A Program for Renewal
Epilogue
Suggestions for Further Reading
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
