I think one of the things that people say when people warn that donald trump or someone else could undermine american democracy and lead. Without naivete or cynicism, greider shows us how the system can still be made to work for the people, and. Who will tell the people is a passionate, eyeopening challenge to american democracy. Who will tell the people is a passionate, eyeopening challenge from a man determined to make us understand. The very fabric of our systemthe meaning of selfgovernment, the values that have sustained usis unraveling quickly, dangerously and perhaps irrevocably. The betrayal of american democracy greider, william on. Here is a toughminded exploration of why were in trouble, starting with the basic issues of who gets heard, who gets ignored, and why.
The problem of modern democracy is rooted in its neglect of unorganized people. Unlike many observers, greider secrets of the temple, 1987, etc. Greider shows us the reality of how the decisions that shape our lives are made and how we can begin to take control once more. Greider is the author of the book who will tell the people. Greider shows us the realities of power in washington today, uncovering the hidden relationships that link politicians with corporations and the rich, and that subvert the. The betrayal of american democracy, william greider, simon and schuster, 2010, 143912874x, 9781439128749, 464 pages. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The betrayal of american democracy by william greider online at alibris. Pages in category american political books the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 255 total. Greider, author of who will tell the people the betrayal of american democracy delivered a lecture on the current state of american read.
I think the best part of the book is rancid populism, a chapter on the republicans constant betrayal. William greider, national editor for rolling stone magazine discussed the american political process and its inherent contradictions, which is also the subject of his latest book. Who will tell the people the betrayal of american democracy william greider on. Who will tell the people is a passionate, eyeopening challenge to american. The betrayal of american democracy reprint by greider, william isbn. Rolling stone national editor greider charges that americas two major political parties, unions, the press and mass. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The betrayal of american democracy download online.