| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
128 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
At issue
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-123) and index. |
| Contents |
Oligarchy in theory and practice / Kimberly Amadeo -- Income inequality in the United States / Matthew Johnston -- Inequality is a threat to democracy / The Guardian -- Democracy doesn't guarantee economic liberty / Arthur Foulkes -- Inequality has resulted in a populist surge / Michael Sandel -- The politics of progressive reform in the United States / Daniel T. Rodgers -- Corporate capture threatens democratic government / Liz Kennedy -- Privatization and corporate wealth in the late twentieth century / Sarah Anderson and John Cavanagh -- We should be investing in people and things other than war / Jake Johnson -- The US has a government of, by, and for billionaires / Bernie Sanders -- The case for democratic socialism in the United States / Bhaskar Sunkara -- Approaching oligarchy in the legal system / Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza -- Labor unions still matter in America / Jake Rosenfeld -- Populism is no match for the elite establishment / Dan Sanchez. |
| Summary |
"Since the inception of the United States, certain democratic principles have been inherent to the nation's political identity. Theoretically, this means that all citizens should receive equal representation and opportunity. However, income inequality has grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. Some argue that the wealthy are given unequal power over the government and society as a whole, creating an oligarchy. The viewpoints in this volume examine the development of the country from political, social, and economic perspectives to determine whether the country can still be considered a democracy"--Provided by the publisher. |
| Audience |
9-12 Medialog, Incorporated. |
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Grade 10-12. |
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Years 14-17. |
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Grade 9-12. |
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Z Guided Reading Level. |
| Subject |
Democracy -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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Oligarchy -- United States.
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United States -- Politics and government.
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| Added Author |
Doyle, Eamon, 1988-
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| ISBN |
9781534508156 library binding |
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9781534508149 paperback |
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