Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy

by William G. Howell

Book Overview

Has American democracy's long, ambitious run come to an end? Possibly yes. As William G. Howell and Terry M. Moe argue in this trenchant new analysis of modern politics, the United States faces a historic crisis that threatens our system of self-government-and if democracy is to be saved, the causes of the crisis must be understood and defused.

The most visible cause is Donald Trump, who has used his presidency to attack the nation's institutions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022676317X
• ISBN13: 9780226763170
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"