Allan Lichtman

Thirteen Cracks

Repairing American Democracy After Trump

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Produktbeschreibung

Thirteen Cracks examines the most vulnerable areas in American democracy in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency. Best-selling author Allen J. Lichtman explains in historical context how President Trump uniquely and outrageously exploited these weak spots and proposes a fix for each challenge.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. November 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 223mm x 149mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 422g
• ISBN-13: 9781538156513
• ISBN-10: 1538156512
• Artikelnr.: 61218982

Autorenporträt

Allan J. Lichtman is Distinguished Professor of History at American University. He has provided commentary to major media outlets worldwide and written thirteen books, including White Protestant Nation: The Rise of the American Conservative Movement, The Embattled Vote in America: From the Founding to the Present, and 13 Cracks: Repairing American Democracy After Trump.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Doing Whatever I Want: Controlling Autocracy
Chapter 2: Congress Be Damned: Restoring Accountability
Chapter 3. Russia is Listening: Defending America's Sovereignty
Chapter 4. A Presidency Built On Lies: Reclaiming Truth
Chapter 5. Corrupt Justice: Redeeming Law Enforcement
Chapter 6. Enemies of the People: Protecting a Free Press
Chapter 7. Profits Above Patriotism: Policing Conflicts of Interest
Chapter 8. Political Cleansing: Stopping Favoritism, Cronyism and Nepotism
Chapter 9. Governing in the Dark: Expanding Transparency
Chapter 10. A Militarized Nation: Separating The Military From Politics
Chapter 11. Voter Suppression: Restoring the Franchise
Chapter 12: Post-Election Obstruction: Reforming Presidential Transitions
Chapter 13. Rigged if I Lose, Fair if I Win: Protecting Election Results
Chapter 14: Conclusion: Promoting Civic Virtue and Healing a Divided
America