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Democracy Matters

Winning the Fight Against Imperialism

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By: Cornel West
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Democracy Matters is Cornel West's bold and powerful critique of the troubling deterioration of democracy in America in this threatening post-9/11 age of terrorist rage and imperial overreach, and an inspiring call for a resurgence of the deep democratic tradition in our country, which has waged war on the forces of imperialist corruption throughout our history.

Praised by The New York Times for his "ferocious moral vision", West, in this vital sequel to his major best seller and contemporary classic Race Matters, returns to the analysis of what he calls the arrested development of democracy, both in America and in the Middle East, with a hard-hitting diagnosis. A callous free-market fundamentalism, an aggressive militarism, and an insidious authoritarianism are driving a bullying imperialism.

But there is a rich and empowering tradition in America to fervent commitment to the fight against imperialist corruptions, and West brings forth the trenchant voices of that great democratizing tradition, from Ralph Waldo Emerson to Toni Morrison, in a brilliant and deeply moving call for the revival of our better democratic.

This impassioned and empowering call for the revitalization of America's democracy, by one of America's most distinctive and compelling social critics, will reshape the raging national debate about America¿s role in today's troubled world.

©2004 Cornel West (P)2004 Penguin Audio and Books on Tape, Inc. Americas Democracy Ideologies & Doctrines Political Science Politics & Government United States Middle East Authoritarianism Socialism Social justice Capitalism Imperialism Iran Africa Morality

Critic reviews

"Uncompromising and unconventional.... Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude." (Newsweek)

"West reveals himself as a thinker of dazzling erudition, whose critiques are inevitably balanced by an infectious optimism and magnanimity of spirit" (The Village Voice)

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You will find very few books that will be able to do what this book does. From history, to the release date, on to the future and now, complete analyst on democracy through race, religion, foreign affairs, and more! Simply Amazing!

WOW!!!!!! MUST READ!!!!

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Stirring, unsettling, inspiring. This is the vision of democracy that we all need. Dr West speaks to issues of equality with a welcoming evangelical zeal that is conspicuously missing from the modern anti-establishment discourse.

What I’ve been hungering for

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Loved it! An excellent breakdown of American democracy , and the misconception some have of why democracy matters.

Very insightful

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All I thought and more. West's writing is thought provoking and insightful. I decided to buy a physical copy after listening so I can truly breakdown and study his philosophical analysis.

Outstanding!!

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Both intellectually rich and accessible to a general audience--a rich consideration of the American democratic tradition from an African American perspective

A rich consideration of American democracy

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Your voice is a source of LOVE AND EDUCATION. Thank you from AMERICA 🇺🇸 in 2020 endlessly attracted by violence

Thank you

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I have been a fan Dr. West for many years now and was glad to find this book on audible read by West himself. I like that he keeps a motivating twist on things and points to love over nihilism that our culture keeps finding its self in. I like that he does not fit into the two party system but is NOT a socialist either. Yes he did promote Obama but also chastised him after he fell short after his election. He really cares for people and preaches non violence like his mentors did. If you get a chance listen to his speeches on YouTube first.

Don't put a label on him so quickly!

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Wonderfully relevant and beautifully written exploration of Democracy. Cornel West rewards beautifully. Well worth your time

Wonderfully relevant

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this is not some puff piece made to please everyone. it is full of necessary truths.

Enlightening

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Connecting classic definitions of democracy and philosophy with contemporary life issues West has created a masterpiece. His description of the struggle for truth and justice in today's America as a result of the failure of individuals and institutions to engage and honestly evaluate choices in a truly democratic way.
Democracy Matters is a deeply analytical work that is a combination of coursework and commentary history and current events. Dr. West traces democracy from its origins and breaks it down in a way that explains why democracy really matters!

Powerfully Truthful

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