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Democracy and the next American economy : where prosperity meets justice / Henry A. J. Ramos ; foreword by Anthony D. Romero.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ramos, Henry A. J., 1959- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Democracy--United States.
- Democracy.
- Democracy--United States--Economic aspects.
- Polarization (Social sciences)--United States.
- Polarization (Social sciences).
- United States--Economic conditions--21st century.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (194 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Houston, Texas : Arte Publico Press, [2019]
- Summary:
- This informative nonfiction work offers a critique of current trends in American political economy, calls for organized action and provides a road map for the future based on successfully implemented strategies that support equity in society, restore democratic processes, implement better urban planning and protect the environment.
- Contents:
- It doesn't have to be like this!
- The recent decline of American democratic integrity and the case for promoting new models in civic engagement
- Next stage strategies for restoring our democracy and civic vitality
- The limits of hyper-capitalism and material accumulation for the few
- New pathways towards a sustainable social economy
- Democratic renewal, shared prosperity, and a new social contract for 21st century America.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-5185-0570-8
- OCLC:
- 1079410097
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