The State and Democracy: Revitalizing America's Government

by Marc V. Levine, Carol MacLennan, John J. Kushma, Charles Noble, Jeff Faux

Overview

Corporate domination of public policy during the Reagan years resulted not only in increasing inequality and deteriorating living standards for millions of Americans, but in a diminution in the capacity of government to solve basic problems that are not amenable to market-oriented solutions.

The authors of The State and Democracy (originally published in 1988) propose a new public philosophy for America: one which comprises communitarian values; governments at all levels which actively pursue the public interest; a participatory political culture; and a democratic, accountable process of public choice. Because of the authors’ extensive experience both inside and outside government, they offer a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective based not only on extensive research and study, but also on first-hand experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781041084433
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Marc V. Levine, Carol MacLennan, John J. Kushma, Charles Noble, Jeff Faux and Marcus G. Raskin

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The State and Democracy in America—Historical Patterns and Current Possibilities  2. Participation and the Democratic Agenda: Theory and Praxis  3. The Democratic Administration of Government  4. Rebuilding the Regulatory State: Prospects for Environmental and Worker Protection  5. Economic Development in States and Cities: Toward Democratic and Strategic Planning in State and Local Government  6. New Institutions for the Post-Reagan Economy  7. Democracy Versus the National Security State  8. Realizing the Promise of Democracy in America’s Third Century