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Running From Office: Why Young Americans Are Turned Off To Politics
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The Past Two Decades Of Politics In Washington Have Seen Increased Partisanship, Prolonged Stalemates, And Numerous Scandals. For Today'S Teenagers And Young Adults, Years Of Ineffective And Inefficient Political Leadership Have Completely Eroded Any Sense That Politicians Or Government Have The Ability To Do Good Or Effect Positive Change. Worse, The Meanspirited, Dysfunctional Political System That Has Come To Characterize American Politics Has Turned Young People Off To The Idea Of Running For Office. With More Than 500,000 Elected Positions In The United States, What Will Happen When This Generation Is Expected To Take The Reins Of Political Power?Through An Original, National Survey Of More Than 4,000 High School And College Students, As Well As More Than 100 Indepth Interviews, Jennifer L. Lawless And Richard L. Fox Find That Young Americans Feel Completely Alienated From Contemporary Politics And Express Little Ambition Or Aspiration To Run For Office In The Future. The Overwhelming Majority See Nothing Particularly Noble About Those Currently In Office, Viewing Most As Dishonest, Selfinterested, And Disinterested In Helping Their Constituents. These Young People Want To Improve Their Communities And Enact Change In The World; But They Don'T Think Politics Is The Way To Achieve These Goals. In Fact, They Look Disdainfully Upon The Prospects Of Growing Up To Be A Mayor, Governor, Senator, Or Even President Of The United States. Running From Office Explores Young People'S Opinions About Contemporary Politics And Their Political Ambition (Or Lack Of It). The Book Paints A Political Profile Of The Next Generation That Should Sound Alarm Bells About The Longterm, Deeply Embedded Damage Contemporary Politics Has Wrought On U.S. Democracy And Its Youngest Citizens.As Disheartening As Their Conclusions Sound, Lawless And Fox End With Practical Suggestions For How New Technologies, National Service Programs, And Wellstrategized Public Service Campaigns Could Generate Political Ambition In Young People. Today'S High School And College Students Care Deeply About Improving The Future, And It'S Not Too Late To Ensure That They View Running For Office As An Effective Way To Do So.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Running from Office'? A: 'Running from Office' explores the disconnection of young Americans from politics, highlighting their lack of ambition to run for office due to disillusionment with current political leadership.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Jennifer L. Lawless and Richard L. Fox, who conducted extensive research involving surveys and interviews with students.
- Q: What age group is this book targeted towards? A: 'Running from Office' is primarily aimed at teenagers and young adults, focusing on their perceptions of politics and political ambition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 232 pages, providing a thorough examination of its themes and findings.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Running from Office' is available in paperback binding, making it a convenient option for readers.
- Q: When was 'Running from Office' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2017.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What key issues does the book address? A: The book addresses issues such as political disillusionment among youth, the impact of partisanship, and the perceived dishonesty of politicians.
- Q: What solutions do the authors propose for increasing political ambition in youth? A: The authors suggest leveraging new technologies, national service programs, and public service campaigns to inspire young people to engage in politics.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding U.S. democracy? A: 'Running from Office' offers insights into the long-term effects of contemporary politics on democracy and the political engagement of younger generations.