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Democracy Matters

By Cornel West

By Cornel West

By Cornel West

By Cornel West

By Cornel West
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    About Democracy Matters

    “Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” — Newsweek“

    “A timely analysis about the current state of democratic systems in America.” — The Boston Globe

    In Democracy Matters, Cornel West argues that if America is to become a better steward of democratization around the world, we must first wake up to the long history of corruption that has plagued our own democracy: racism, free market fundamentalism, aggressive militarism, and escalating authoritarianism. 

    This impassioned and empowering call for the revitalization of America’s democracy, by one of our most distinctive and compelling social critics, will reshape the raging national debate about America’s role in today’s troubled world.

    About Democracy Matters

    “Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” — Newsweek“

    “A timely analysis about the current state of democratic systems in America.” — The Boston Globe

    In Democracy Matters, Cornel West argues that if America is to become a better steward of democratization around the world, we must first wake up to the long history of corruption that has plagued our own democracy: racism, free market fundamentalism, aggressive militarism, and escalating authoritarianism. 

    This impassioned and empowering call for the revitalization of America’s democracy, by one of our most distinctive and compelling social critics, will reshape the raging national debate about America’s role in today’s troubled world.

    About Democracy Matters

    “Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” — Newsweek“

    “A timely analysis about the current state of democratic systems in America.” — The Boston Globe

    In Democracy Matters, Cornel West argues that if America is to become a better steward of democratization around the world, we must first wake up to the long history of corruption that has plagued our own democracy: racism, free market fundamentalism, aggressive militarism, and escalating authoritarianism. 

    This impassioned and empowering call for the revitalization of America’s democracy, by one of our most distinctive and compelling social critics, will reshape the raging national debate about America’s role in today’s troubled world.

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    About Cornel West

    Cornel West has been Professor of Religion and Director of African American Studies at Princeton University since 1988. Recently he was appointed Professor of African American Studies and the Philosophy of Religion at Harvard University. He is the author of… More about Cornel West

    About Cornel West

    Cornel West has been Professor of Religion and Director of African American Studies at Princeton University since 1988. Recently he was appointed Professor of African American Studies and the Philosophy of Religion at Harvard University. He is the author of… More about Cornel West

    About Cornel West

    Cornel West has been Professor of Religion and Director of African American Studies at Princeton University since 1988. Recently he was appointed Professor of African American Studies and the Philosophy of Religion at Harvard University. He is the author of… More about Cornel West

    Product Details

    Category: Domestic Politics | U.S. History

    Paperback | $17.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Aug 30, 2005 | 240 Pages | 5-5/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780143035831

    Category: Domestic Politics | U.S. History

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Aug 30, 2005 | 240 Pages | ISBN 9781101655863

    Category: Domestic Politics | U.S. History | Audiobooks

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    Published by Penguin Audio
    Jan 01, 2004 | 437 Minutes | ISBN 9780786558582
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    Praise

    “Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” —Newsweek

    “West reveals himself as a thinker of dazzling erudition, whose critiques are inevitably balanced by an infectious optimism and magnanimity of spirit.” —The Village Voice

    Table Of Contents

    1. Democracy Matters Are Frightening in Our Time
    2. Nihilism In America
    3. The Deep Democratic Traditioni in America
    4. Forging New Jewish and Islamic Democratic Identities
    5. The Crisis of Christian Identity in America
    6. The Necessary Engagement with Youth Culture
    7. Putting On Our Democratic Armor

    Acknowledgments
    Index

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