The Irony Of Reform: Roots Of American Political Disenchantment

by G. Calvin Mackenzie

Book Overview

Americans are disenchanted with politics, their government, and their leaders. For evidence, we don't have to look very far: the elections of 1994 turned over control of Congress for the first time in 40 years, and the new House Republicans' Contract with America was the biggest single anti-government initiative since the Boston Tea Party, with term limits, campaign finance reform, and a balanced budget amendment high on its list of priorities.But...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081332839X
• ISBN13: 9780813328393
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A fantastic book

As a political junkie, I found Calvin Mackenzie's book thoroughly absorbing. It provides excellent insight into why Americans are so disenchanted with electoral politics today. And it outlines solutions to combat the problem of mainstream parties. Mackenzie is a clear and concise writer, and I found this book accessible. However, it would also be a good source for any academic work in this area.