The Future of American Democracy: A Former Congressman's Unconventional Analysis [Paperback]

Glen Browder (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761823077 | ISBN-13: 978-0761823070 | Publication Date: September 2002

Can the United States--a nation of growing cultural diversity, with increasingly divergent ideals, values, and principles of governance--continue its collective pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice within the traditional framework of limited, representative government? Veteran public official and political scientist Glen Browder addresses this question in The Future of American Democracy. This book will speak to attentive citizens in the U.S. and abroad who are involved in analyzing, studying, and teaching American democracy and people who are involved as participants in the workings of American government and politics.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Glen Browder is one of a rare breed in American politics: He genuinely combines serious scholarship and a commitment to public service. Browder is one of the most thoughtful and practical critics of the governmental inertia that plagues us these days,and all of his recommendations are worth reading and paying attention to.>>> (Ehrenhalt, Alan )

Rare is the academic who combines theoretical knowledge with practicality. Glen Browder is such a person. In this remarkable book, he challenges every citizen, especially the young, to think anew about America's democracy. Students will love it!>>>> (Dr. Larry Sabato )

Former Rep. Glen Browder (D-Ala.) is worried about the future of American democracy?Browder purports that America is developing a fundamental civil illness and it is time for a Tocquevillian checkup of American democracy.>>>> (Chloe Albanesius )

In his book and in lectures around the country, Browder asks one question, 'Is America dying?' In asking his audiences to answer the question, Browder seeks to stimulate a national dialogue about America, including alternative scenarios and the possibility of a 'New America' that is segregated culturally, financially, politically, and racially.>>> (Dana Beyerle )

Glen Browder has written a scary book?The result is an interesting and unusual book, one well worth reading for anybody concerned about the state of our democratic system?This book should shatter anyone's complacency about our political system.>>>> (Paul Rilling )

Glen Browder's book is a wake-up call for our democracy. This nation was built on the principle that leadership would find the necessary consensus to advance the national interest. That principle has been lost in the current battles over power, parties and politics. This book challenges all of us to awake to the civil illness in our midst and restore the fundamental strength of our democracy. (Leon Panetta )

Glen Browder is one of a rare breed in American politics: He genuinely combines serious scholarship and a commitment to public service. Browder is one of the most thoughtful and practical critics of the governmental inertia that plagues us these days, and all of his recommendations are worth reading and paying attention to. (Ehrenhalt, Alan )

Rare is the academic who combines theoretical knowledge with practicality. Glen Browder is such a person. In this remarkable book, he challenges every citizen, especially the young, to think anew about America's democracy. Students will love it! (Dr. Larry Sabato )

Former Rep. Glen Browder (D-Ala.) is worried about the future of American democracy…Browder purports that America is developing a fundamental civil illness and it is time for a Tocquevillian checkup of American democracy. (Chloe Albanesius )

In his book and in lectures around the country, Browder asks one question, 'Is America dying?' In asking his audiences to answer the question, Browder seeks to stimulate a national dialogue about America, including alternative scenarios and the possibility of a 'New America' that is segregated culturally, financially, politically, and racially. (Dana Beyerle )

Glen Browder has written a scary book…The result is an interesting and unusual book, one well worth reading for anybody concerned about the state of our democratic system…This book should shatter anyone's complacency about our political system. (Paul Rilling )

This is a thought-provoking book…an important read, a serious read, one you need to pay attention to. (Reagan Smith )

...[Browder's] deeper points about the electorate and California's role on the leading edge of democratic change are accurate. (Daniel Weintraub The Sacramento Bee )

About the Author

Glen Browder is a former Congressman who serves as Eminent Scholar in American Democracy, Jacksonville State University, and Distinguished Visiting Professor of National Security Affairs, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761823077
• ISBN-13: 978-0761823070
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,309,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Future is Here, December 2, 2002

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This review is from: The Future of American Democracy: A Former Congressman's Unconventional Analysis (Paperback)

This is a well written book that focuses on the changing times in America. Our founding fathers expected us to "grow" our democracy as the country grew. Now after two centuries of our country, we have a true melting pot of cultures and ability to communicate from coast to coast in seconds. Our historical identity is changing. Isn't it time to settle down for a second at see what we have acheived and then look forward and see where we can go?
Mr. Browder introduces the idea that Americans need to stop for a minute and look around. Once we have, maybe we can decide where America is going in the future.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Future is Here, December 2, 2002

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Chris (America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Future of American Democracy: A Former Congressman's Unconventional Analysis (Paperback)

This is a well written book that focuses on the changing times in America. Our founding fathers expected us to "grow" our democracy as the country grew. Now after two centuries of our country, we have a true melting pot of cultures and ability to communicate from coast to coast in seconds. Our historical identity is changing. Isn't it time to settle down for a second at see what we have acheived and then look forward and see where we can go?
Mr. Browder introduces the idea that Americans need to stop for a minute and look around. Once we have, maybe we can decide where America is going in the future.