Tag: democracy

Book Review: Tyranny of the Minority

Photo by Edward Ortiz The Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt was an interesting read. It is a close examination of what they perceive as structural flaws in the U.S. Constitution that have allowed minority rule to undermine, in their opinion, democratic norms. Most … Continue reading Book Review: Tyranny of the Minority

Book Review: Democracy In America

Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville was a heavy read, to put it mildly.  Tocqueville visited the United States in 1831 to study the country. Initially, his focus was the prison system, but his study expanded to include the government structure and the socio-economic conditions of the country. Once he completed his research, he … Continue reading Book Review: Democracy In America