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Overview""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 Westargues 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cornel WestPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Penguin USA Dimensions: Width: 13.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.198kg ISBN: 9780143035831ISBN 10: 0143035835 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 30 August 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. 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 IndexReviewsUncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude. --NewsweekWest reveals himself as a thinker of dazzling erudition, whose critiques are inevitably balanced by an infectious optimism and magnanimity of spirit --The Village Voice 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 Author InformationCornel West is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary. Formerly, he wasUniversity Professor at Harvard University and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. He is the author of many books, including Race Matters, Brother West, Black Prophetic Fire, Keeping Faith,Prophetic Fragments, and, with bell hooks,Breaking Bread. He is runningas a 2024 candidate for president of the United States in the Green Party. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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