America and Its Critics: Virtues and Vices of the Democratic HyperpowerISBN: 978-0-7456-4250-5
Hardcover
220 pages
September 2008, Polity
This price is valid for United States. Change location to view local pricing and availability. ![]() Other Available Formats: Paperback
|
This book analyses the most widespread criticisms of American democracy – namely , that it is plebiscitary, devoid of voters, unduly favours the rich, and imperial. It shows that these criticisms fail to hit the mark. Yet even if its vices are fewer and different from what its critics often claim, American democracy cannot be read as an exemplary catalogue of virtues, as its apologists would have it. Resting on contradictions rather than coherence, American democracy cannot be seen as a model and even less as an ideology. Rather it should be understood as a method.
Clearing away the misunderstandings and prejudices that cloud contemporary debates about America, this book brings out with exceptional clarity the strengths as well as the weaknesses of the American democratic experience. In a century when no country can hope to escape from the influence of American power, it is vital to understand both.
Buy Both and Save 25%!
America and Its Critics: Virtues and Vices of the Democratic Hyperpower (US $69.95)
-and- Virilio Now: Current Perspectives in Virilio Studies (US $24.95)
Total List Price: US $94.90
Discounted Price: US $71.17 (Save: US $23.73)

