Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point
by Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt examine how minority rule can place democratic institutions under strain. Focusing on the pressures confronting American democracy, this timely work explores the forces behind its current breaking point and considers the relationship between political power, institutions, and majority rule.
About This Book
Tyranny of the Minority examines the pressures facing American democracy and the conditions that can allow a minority to wield disproportionate political power.
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt consider how democratic institutions and political practices have contributed to the nation’s current breaking point.
The book offers a broad analysis of American government, democratic stability, and the tensions between majority rule and minority influence.
It is written for readers seeking context on the challenges confronting democracy in the United States.
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