Political Realism

How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Political Parties
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Author: Jonathan Rauch ISBN: 9780815727392
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press Publication: May 1, 2015
Imprint: Brookings Institution Press Language: English
Author: Jonathan Rauch
ISBN: 9780815727392
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Publication: May 1, 2015
Imprint: Brookings Institution Press
Language: English

A free eBook that asks hard questions about why politics once worked, and how today’s politics do not.

What if idealistic reform itself is a culprit?

In Political Realism, Jonathan Rauch argues that well-meaning efforts to stem corruption and increase participation have stripped political leaders and organizations of the tools they need to forge compromises and make them stick. Fortunately, he argues, much of the damage can be undone by rediscovering political realism. Instead of trying to
drive private money away out of politics, how about channeling it to strengthen parties and leaders? Instead of doubling down on direct democracy, how about giving political professionals more influence over candidate nominations? Rauch shows how a new generation of realist thinkers is using timetested truths about politics and government to build reforms for our time.

Rich with contrarian insights and fresh thinking, Political Realism is an eye-opening challenge to today’s conventional wisdom about what ails American government and politics.

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A free eBook that asks hard questions about why politics once worked, and how today’s politics do not.

What if idealistic reform itself is a culprit?

In Political Realism, Jonathan Rauch argues that well-meaning efforts to stem corruption and increase participation have stripped political leaders and organizations of the tools they need to forge compromises and make them stick. Fortunately, he argues, much of the damage can be undone by rediscovering political realism. Instead of trying to
drive private money away out of politics, how about channeling it to strengthen parties and leaders? Instead of doubling down on direct democracy, how about giving political professionals more influence over candidate nominations? Rauch shows how a new generation of realist thinkers is using timetested truths about politics and government to build reforms for our time.

Rich with contrarian insights and fresh thinking, Political Realism is an eye-opening challenge to today’s conventional wisdom about what ails American government and politics.

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