American Democracy in Peril: Eight Challenges to Americas Future

Provocative and engaging, this book invites us to reflect on eight major challenges to American democracy today. It is an eye-opening mix of political thought and current issues, raising such hotly debated questions as: In fighting terrorism does our national security state threaten the very democratic rights it is defending? Does the expansion of judicial power in American politics constitute a challenge to our democracy? How does the privileged position of business in our society undermine democracy? Woven throughout Hudson's arguments are contemporary events -- the collapse of Enron and Worldcom, the Supreme Court's involvement in the election 2000, the aftermath of September 11th. In response to each challenge to American democracy Hudson provides a balanced, clear-sighted recommendation for reform. His practical suggestions empower citizens to revitalize American democracy to overcome the perils of complacency and conventional wisdom.William E. Hudson is the author of 'American Democracy in Peril: Eight Challenges to Americas Future' with ISBN 9781889119816 and ISBN 1889119814.