Americans have long believed that they live in a democratic nation--where government is responsive to the people and where wealth and happiness are available to all. In fact, as this work explores, the American government has never sought equality and is often more loyal to business and affluence than to the aspirations of the average citizen. This book delves into the violations of democracy, uncovering the pandering to corporations, the cultural manipulations of people, the violations of fundamental rights.
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This is definitely a great read and worth every dollar you'll spend. Shafer enumerates the many ways--small and significant--that democracy is subverted. The chapter on Iraq and censorship is wonderful but the look at literacy will make anyone think twice about the real worth of a formal education. The lasting power of the book is in its extensive reach. It goes well beyond politics and provides glimpses into media, education, and nutrition. Did you know you could be arrested in Colorado for disparaging meat? I didn't know it until I read this book. (Amazon.com reader review - April 30, 2004)
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Gregory Shafer teaches English at Mott College and has authored over three dozen essays in refereed journals.
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This is definitely a great read and worth every dollar you'll spend. Shafer enumerates the many ways--small and significant--that democracy is subverted. The chapter on Iraq and censorship is wonderful but the look at literacy will make anyone think twice about the real worth of a formal education. The lasting power of the book is in its extensive reach. It goes well beyond politics and provides glimpses into media, education, and nutrition. Did you know you could be arrested in Colorado for disparaging meat? I didn't know it until I read this book.
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After reading this book I have a whole new outlook on the political system. This book displays an honest in-depth look at democracy. It is a masterpiece of truth and explains in great detail the decay of our goverment. It is backed by hard evidence and fact most of all I found it to be unafraid. Truly a superb read.
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IM not a big fan of political books that was of course until I bought this. (Recommended by a friend.)
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United States, New York, Pol Pot, Supreme Court, Detroit Free Press, President Bush, Saddam Hussein, Patriot Act, Dixie Chicks, Ivy League, Native Americans, Thomas Jefferson, United Nations, Howard Zinn, Jane Austen, Lansing State Journal, Mark Twain, Martin's Press, National Rifle Association, Pretty Woman, Eric Schlosser, Eugene Debs, Harper Collins, Soviet Union, Viet Nam New!
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Something unsettling happened as American bombs began to rain down on Baghdad during the 2003 war on Iraq. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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United States, New York, Pol Pot, Supreme Court, Detroit Free Press, President Bush, Saddam Hussein, Patriot Act, Dixie Chicks, Ivy League, Native Americans, Thomas Jefferson, United Nations, Howard Zinn, Jane Austen, Lansing State Journal, Mark Twain, Martin's Press, National Rifle Association, Pretty Woman, Eric Schlosser, Eugene Debs, Harper Collins, Soviet Union, Viet Nam New!
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- Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology by Howard Zinn on page 21, and page 58
- Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser on page 111, and page 120
- Matthew Arnold: Poetry and Prose (The Reynard Library) by Matthew Arnold on page 62, and page 71
- The Mind Managers by Herbert I. Schiller on page 85, and page 91
- Lives on the Boundary: A Moving Account of the Struggles and Achievements of America's Educationally Underprepared by Mike Rose on page 102, and page 107
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