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In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our governmentdriven by shifts in campaignfinance rules and brought to new levels by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commissiontrust in our government has reached an alltime low. More than ever before, Americans believe that money buys results in Congress, and that business interests wield control over our legislature.With heartfelt urgency and a keen desire for righting wrongs, Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig takes a cleareyed look at how we arrived at this crisis: how fundamentally good people, with good intentions, have allowed our democracy to be coopted by outside interests, and how this exploitation has become entrenched in the system. Rejecting simple labels and reductive logicand instead using examples that resonate as powerfully on the Right as on the LeftLessig seeks out the root causes of our situation. He plumbs the issues of campaign financing and corporate lobbying, revealing the human faces and follies that have allowed corruption to take such a foothold in our system. He puts theissues in terms that nonwonks can understand, using realworld analogies and real human stories. And ultimately he calls for widespread mobilization and a new Constitutional Convention, presenting achievable solutions for regaining control of our corruptedbut redeemablerepresentational system. In this way, Lessig plots a roadmap for returning our republic to its intended greatness.While America may be divided, Lessig vividly champions the idea that we can succeed if we accept that corruption is our common enemy and that we must find a way to fight against it. In Republic Lost, he not only makes this need palpable and clearhe gives us the practical and intellectual tools to do something about it.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Republic, Lost'? A: 'Republic, Lost' focuses on how money corrupts Congress and explores the influence of special interests and campaign financing on American democracy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Republic, Lost'? A: The author of 'Republic, Lost' is Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard law professor.
- Q: When was 'Republic, Lost' published? A: 'Republic, Lost' was published on October 5, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Republic, Lost' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Republic, Lost' have? A: 'Republic, Lost' contains 400 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Republic, Lost' is in new condition.
- Q: Is there a specific category for this book? A: 'Republic, Lost' falls under the category of Women Sleuths.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Republic, Lost'? A: Key themes include the relationship between money and politics, the impact of corporate lobbying, and potential reforms to restore democracy.
- Q: Does 'Republic, Lost' provide solutions to the issues it discusses? A: Yes, 'Republic, Lost' offers practical solutions and calls for widespread mobilization to address corruption in the political system.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from 'Republic, Lost'? A: 'Republic, Lost' is beneficial for readers interested in political reform, campaign finance, and the preservation of democracy.