Bibliograph

The Democracy Project, a history, a crisis, a movement, David Graeber

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The Democracy Project, a history, a crisis, a movement, David Graeber

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Democracy Project

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

769425385

Responsibility statement

David Graeber

Sub title

a history, a crisis, a movement

Summary

A bold rethinking of the most powerful political idea in the world--democracy--and the story of how radical democracy can yet transform America. Democracy has been the American religion since before the Revolution--from New England town halls to the multicultural democracy of Atlantic pirate ships. But can our current political system, one that seems responsive only to the wealthiest among us and leaves most Americans feeling disengaged, voiceless, and disenfranchised, really be called democratic? And if the tools of our democracy are not working to solve the rising crises we face, how can we--average citizens--make change happen? David Graeber, one of the most influential scholars and activists of his generation, takes readers on a journey through the idea of democracy, provocatively reorienting our understanding of pivotal historical moments, and extracts their lessons for today.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

The beginning is near -- Why did it work? -- "The mob begin to think and to reason" : the covert history of democracy -- How change happens -- Breaking the spell

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