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The parties versus the people : how to turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans Cover Image Book Book

The parties versus the people : how to turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans / Mickey Edwards.

Edwards, Mickey, 1937- (Author).

Summary:

A former congressman draws on his first-hand experience with legislative battles to present a solution-based, practical way to break the stranglehold of the political party system and banish the negative effects of partisan warfare.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780300184563
  • ISBN: 0300184565
  • Physical Description: xxiii, 208 pages ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New Haven ; Yale University Press, [2012]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-192) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
American tribalism -- The disappearing dream -- Reclaiming our democracy -- Drawing a line in the sand -- The money stream -- Government leaders, not party leaders -- Debate and democracy -- Rearrange the furniture -- Rivals, not enemies -- The partisan presidency -- Declarations of independence -- Beyond partisanship -- The way forward.

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Subject: Political parties > United States.
Democracy > United States.
Polarization (Social sciences) > United States.
Two-party systems > United States.
Divided government > United States.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.

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Morgan Co PL - Brooklyn Branch 320.973 EDW (Text) 78551000504094 Non-Fiction Available -
Shelby Co PL - Shelbyville Main Library 320.973 EDW (Text)
Donated by: The Friends of the Library Foundation
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