Political Order and Political Decay Political Order and Political Decay Francis Fukuyama

Political Order and Political Decay

Examining Political Decline from Industrialization Through Modern Globalization

by Francis Fukuyama

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About This Book

The Crisis of Democratic Institutions (2014) examines American democracy by comparing its historical development with present-day realities, exposing deep structural problems. The book explores how shrinking economic opportunity for ordinary citizens, influence-peddling by special interests, and inflexible government agencies contribute to the deterioration of democratic governance in America.

Who Should Read This?

  • People wondering how American political structures evolved and changed
  • Citizens seeking to understand what’s broken in their government
  • Students of political science wanting insight into democratic challenges

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