Civic Engagement in American Democracy

by Morris P. Fiorina and Editors

Book Overview

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American democracy is in many ways more vital than ever before. Advocacy groups proliferate and formerly marginalized groups enjoy new opportunities. But worrisome trends exist. Millions of Americans are drawing back from involvements with community affairs and politics. Voters stay home; public officials grapple with distrust or indifference; and people are less likely to cooperate on behalf of shared goals. Observers across the spectrum of opinion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815728093
• ISBN13: 9780815728092
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"