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American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony,Used
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This stunningly persuasive book examines the persistent, radical gap between the promise of American ideals and the performance of American politics. Samuel P. Huntington shows how Americans, throughout their history as a nation, have been united by the democratic creed of liberty, equality, and hostility to authority. At the same time he reveals how, inevitably, these ideals have been perennially frustrated through the institutions and hierarchies required to carry on the essential functions of governing a democratic society.From this antagonism between the ideals of democracy and the realities of power have risen four great political upheavals in American history. Every third generation, Huntington argues, Americans have tried to reconstruct their institutions to make them more truly reflect deeply rooted national ideals. Moving from the clenched fists and mass demonstrations of the 1960s, to the moral outrage of the Progressive and Jacksonian Eras, back to the creative ideological fervor of the American Revolution, he incisively analyzes the dissenters' objectives. All, he pungently writes, sought to remove the fundamental disharmony between the reality of government in America and the ideals on which the American nation was founded.Huntington predicts that the tension between ideals and institutions is likely to increase in this country in the future. And he reminds us that the fate of liberty and democracy abroad is intrinsically linked to the strength of our power in world affairs.This brilliant and controversial analysis deserves to rank alongside the works of Tocqueville, Bryce, and Hofstadter and will become a classic commentary on the meaning of America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony'? A: The book explores the gap between American ideals, such as liberty and equality, and the reality of American politics, highlighting how these ideals are often frustrated by governing institutions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Samuel P. Huntington, a prominent political scientist known for his analysis of political systems and cultural conflicts.
- Q: When was 'American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony' published? A: The book was published on October 23, 1981.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers a critical analysis of American politics and is often referenced in academic discussions about democracy and governance.
- Q: What notable historical events does the book discuss? A: The book analyzes four major political upheavals in American history, including the American Revolution and the moral outrage during the Progressive Era.
- Q: Is 'American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony' considered a classic? A: Yes, the book is regarded as a significant commentary on American political thought and is compared to the works of notable scholars like Tocqueville and Hofstadter.
- Q: What insights does Huntington provide about the future of American democracy? A: Huntington predicts that the tension between democratic ideals and institutional realities is likely to increase, affecting both domestic politics and international relations.