{"product_id":"democracy-as-a-way-of-richard-schneirov-9780415836128","title":"Democracy as a Way of Life in America: A History","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United States is a nation whose identity is defined by the idea of democracy. Yet democracy in the U.S. is often taken for granted, narrowly understood, and rarely critically examined. In \u003ci\u003eDemocracy as a Way of Life in America\u003c\/i\u003e, Schneirov and Fernandez show that, much more than a static legacy from the past, democracy is a living process that informs all aspects of American life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors trace the story of American democracy from the revolution to the present, showing how democracy has changed over time, and the challenges it has faced. They examine themes including individualism, foreign policy, the economy, and the environment, and reveal how democracy has been deeply involved in these throughout the country's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemocracy as a Way of Life in America demonstrates that democracy is not simply a set of institutions or practices such as the right to vote or competing political parties, but a complex, multi-dimensional phenomenon, whose animating spirit can be found in every part of American culture and society. This vital and engaging narrative should be read by students of history, political science, and anyone who wants to understand the nature of American democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Schneirov,Gaston A. Fernandez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415836123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415836128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.01h x 6.08w x 0.59d","brand":"Richard Schneirov","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443482276095,"sku":"9780415836128","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c03e40af-497e-4795-84a5-5fef1e775469.jpg?v=1777205825","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/democracy-as-a-way-of-richard-schneirov-9780415836128","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}