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Democracy for the Few by Michael Parenti

Democracy for the Few

Michael Parenti

Cengage Learning · Print & ebook · March 10, 2010

A Politics pick for readers exploring Democracy for the Few.

Political EconomyEconomic PolicyNational Government
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Who it’s for
A compact political entry point with an easy read and a clear scholarly edge.
Genres
Political Economy, National Government, Economic Policy
Published
Cengage Learning, March 10, 2010

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About this book

Parenti's provocative critique of class power within traditional political institutions will arouse classroom debate and introduce students to a unique viewpoint of American capitalism. Unlike most book on the American political system, DEMOCRACY FOR THE FEW emphasizes the political economy of public policy and who gets what.

Clear Entry Point

A compact political entry point with an easy read and a clear scholarly edge.

Come here for

  • Parenti’s politics, in compact form
  • A readable path into his larger body of work

Expect

  • Cultural literacy first
  • Useful for discussion or study

Where it sits

Political Economy67%
Economic Policy32%
National Government27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Politics & Government
Authors
Michael Parenti
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Published
March 10, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Politics & Government