A New Republic
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Author Description
In *A New Republic*, one of America’s most respected historians offers a major statement on the nature of our political system and a critical look at the underpinnings of our society. American democracy, says John Lukacs, has been transformed from an exercise in individual freedom and opportunity to a bureaucratic system created by and for the dominance of special groups. His book, first published in 1984 as *Outgrowing Democracy*, is now reissued with a new introduction, in which Lukacs explains his methodology, and a new final chapter, which sums up Lukacs’s thoughts on American democracy today.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
A New Republic examines the transformation of American democracy from a system of individual freedom to one dominated by special interest groups.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of the evolution of American democracy.
- Critique of the shift towards a bureaucratic system.
- Examination of the dominance of special groups in governance.
- Author's methodology explained in a new introduction.
- Updated thoughts on contemporary American democracy in a new final chapter.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This reissue of John Lukacs's 1984 work, originally titled Outgrowing Democracy, presents a historian's critical perspective on the American political system. The addition of a new introduction and a final chapter offers contemporary reflections on the themes first explored decades ago. The book's core argument posits a significant shift in American democracy, moving away from individual liberty towards a structure influenced by organized special interests. This updated edition allows for an assessment of how these long-held concerns resonate in the present day.
Page Count:
457
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
ISBN-10:
0300104294
Politics
Non-Fiction
History
Social Commentary
