Villa, Dana
Public Freedom
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691135946
- author:
- Villa, Dana
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Political control & freedoms
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dana Villa's Public Freedom explores the relationship between political freedom and American democracy. He argues that the erosion of public participation in politics has led to a decline in meaningful civic engagement.
Villa examines various factors contributing to this trend, including the influence of market-based conceptions of freedom and the role of mass media in shaping public discourse. He also considers the potential for civil society and associational life to foster democratic renewal.
This thought-provoking work offers a passionate defense of political liberties at a time when such freedoms are facing significant challenges.
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