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Americans today are frustrated and anxious. Our economy is sluggish, and leaves workers insecure. Income inequality, cultural divisions, and political polarization increasingly pull us apart. Our governing institutions often seem paralyzed. And our politics has failed to rise to these challenges.No wonder, then, that Americans and the politicians who represent them are overwhelmingly nostalgic for a better time. The Left looks back to the middle of the twentieth century, when unions were strong, large public programs promised to solve pressing social problems, and the movements for racial integration and sexual equality were advancing. The Right looks back to the Reagan Era, when deregulation and lower taxes spurred the economy, cultural traditionalism seemed resurgent, and America was confident and optimistic. Each side thinks returning to its golden age could solve America's problems.In The Fractured Republic, Yuval Levin argues that this politics of nostalgia is failing twentyfirstcentury Americans. Both parties are blind to how America has changed over the past half century as the large, consolidated institutions that once dominated our economy, politics, and culture have fragmented and become smaller, more diverse, and personalized. Individualism, dynamism, and liberalization have come at the cost of dwindling solidarity, cohesion, and social order. This has left us with more choices in every realm of life but less security, stability, and national unity.Both our strengths and our weaknesses are therefore consequences of these changes. And the dysfunctions of our fragmented national life will need to be answered by the strengths of our decentralized, diverse, dynamic nation.Levin argues that this calls for a modernizing politics that avoids both radical individualism and a centralizing statism and instead revives the middle layers of society families and communities, schools and churches, charities and associations, local governments and markets. Through them, we can achieve not a single solution to the problems of our age, but multiple and tailored answers fitted to the daunting range of challenges we face and suited to enable an American revival.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Fractured Republic'? A: The main theme of 'The Fractured Republic' is the critique of nostalgia in American politics, arguing that both the Left and Right are failing to address the complexities of modern America, which has become more fragmented and diverse.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Fractured Republic'? A: The author of 'The Fractured Republic' is Yuval Levin, a prominent political analyst and writer.
- Q: When was 'The Fractured Republic' published? A: 'The Fractured Republic' was published on May 24, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Fractured Republic' is hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Fractured Republic' have? A: 'The Fractured Republic' has 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Fractured Republic' is in new condition.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in American politics, social issues, and the dynamics of individualism and community will find value in 'The Fractured Republic'.
- Q: Does 'The Fractured Republic' discuss current political issues? A: Yes, 'The Fractured Republic' discusses current political issues such as income inequality, cultural divisions, and the paralysis of governing institutions in America.
- Q: Is 'The Fractured Republic' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Fractured Republic' is suitable for academic study, especially in fields like political science, sociology, and American history.
- Q: What edition of 'The Fractured Republic' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Fractured Republic' is the first edition.