Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-221) and index.
Contents:
The challenge -- Democratic ad political origin -- The ideal of America's democracy -- The history of political influence in the United States -- Perspectives of political players -- Views of citizen advocacy staff -- Views of a media expert -- Views of a thoughtful Washington conservative -- Views of a seasoned Washington progressive -- Views of a candid Washington lobbyist -- Views of a European diplomat -- The leverage of wealth -- Global warming : the specter of climate change -- Minimum wage : income denied -- Stem cell cures thwarted -- Health care : profit versus public well-being -- Inner-city crime unabated -- Impact of special interests -- Beneficiaries of moneyed interests -- Policy versus national interest -- Deteriorating political leadership and the tragedy of Iraq -- A plan to revive America's democracy is failing -- Why America's deomcracy is failing -- The way out.
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