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Seeks to explain and propose remedies for government failings that affect the wide range of areas in which America lags. Bok first considers and largely rejects common diagnoses of what ails American government -- politicians and parties, the media and special interests -- then proposes his own theory of the four basic weaknesses that afflict this country: poorly designed legislation, burdensome regulation, the neglect of working-class interests and failed antipoverty policies.
A handbook on how to get things done in a democracy by using the tools of cyberspace: Web sites, e-mail, and so on. Soundbites of advice on how to make a difference in both local and federal governments by studying, surfing, downloading, writing, and e-mailing. Much of the book comprises annotated lists of Web sites
A simple framework for understanding how to use the Internet for activism. Authors Daniel Bennett and Pam Fielding weave together stories from across the Internet and the political spectrum, showcasing some of the top strategies being used today to deliver results online.
The increasing volume of extremist voices as people choose to read or listen to only those points of view they already share. The author does score some solid blows against the current, more or less laissez faire system.