Description: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Hardcover by Heather Cox ... PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A New York Times BestsellerA vital and urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats, from one of our era’s most important and insightful historians.“Magisterial.” –The Washington Post“An excellent primer for anyone who needs the important facts of the last 150 years of American history–and how they got us to the sorry place we inhabit today.” –GuardianAt a time when the very foundations of democracy seem under threat, the lessons of the past offer a roadmap for navigating a moment of political crisis. In Democracy Awakening, acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson delves into the tumultuous journey of American democracy, revealing how the roots of Donald Trump’s “authoritarian experiment” can be traced back through the earliest days of the republic. She examines the historical forces that have led to the current political climate, showing how modern conservatism has preyed upon a disaffected population, weaponizing language and promoting false history to consolidate power.With remarkable clarity and the same accessible voice that brings millions of readers to her newsletter, Letters from an American, Richardson wrangles a chaotic news feed into a coherent story that singles out what we should pay attention to and what possible paths lie ahead. Her command of history and trademark plainspoken prose allow her to pivot effortlessly from the Founders to the abolitionists to Reconstruction to Nixon to the January 6 insurrection, highlighting the political legacies of the New Deal, the lingering fears of socialism, the death of the liberal consensus, and the birth of “movement conservatism.”An essential read for anyone concerned about the state of America, Democracy Awakening is more than a history book; it’s a call to action. Richardson reminds us that democracy is not a static institution but a living, evolving process that requires constant vigilance and participation from all of us. This powerful testament to the resilience of democratic ideals shows how we, as a nation, can take the lessons of the past to address today’s challenges and secure a more just and equitable future. © Copyright . All rights reserved.
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MPN: 9780593652961
Book Title: Democracy Awakening : Notes on the State of America
Number of Pages: 304 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2023
Topic: Conspiracy Theories, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, Civics & Citizenship, Curiosities & Wonders, Political Ideologies / Democracy, United States / General
Item Height: 1 in
Genre: Political Science, Référence, Social Science, History
Item Weight: 17.2 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover
