Democracy and the Next American Economy: Where Prosperity Meets Justice

Democracy and the Next American Economy: Where Prosperity Meets Justice

  • Autor: Ramos, Henry A. J.
  • Editor: Arte Público Press
  • ISBN: 9781558858763
  • eISBN Pdf: 9781518505720
  • eISBN Epub: 9781518505706
  • Lugar de publicación:  Houston , Estados Unidos
  • Año de publicación: 2019
  • Páginas: 312

Progressive intellectual Henry A. J. Ramos believes the United States is at a crossroads, facing the most challenging moment since the civil rights movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In fact, absent major new interventions and investments, he sees this moment as a pivotal turning point in the American journey in which political polarization, income and wealth disparity and public violence—much of which is race related—threaten the very essence and integrity of our democracy and economy. Ramos examines the policies that have contributed to America’s decline, including those that have led to the concentration of great wealth in the hands of a few while condemning many to systemic poverty and inequality. Current economic and social trends, he stresses, are unsustainable and call for organized, concerted action by people of conscience and those affected. Ultimately, Ramos provides a roadmap for the future so the United States can continue to provide opportunities for its people and serve again as a leader in the international community. He offers case studies of organizations that have successfully created and administered programs that further equity in society, restore democratic practices, implement better urban and city planning and protect the environment. Demonstrating both the critical importance and real possibility of leveraging prosperity and justice for all Americans, this compelling work is a must-read for anyone interested in democracy, economic restoration and environmental sustainability.

  • Cover
  • Title page
  • Copyright page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Foreword by Anthony D. Romero
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way!
  • Chapter 2 The Recent Decline of American Democratic Integrity and the Case for Promoting New Models in Civic Engagement
  • Chapter 3 Next Stage Strategies for Restoring Our Democracy and Civic Vitality
  • Chapter 4 The Limits of Hyper‐capitalism and Material Accumulation for the Few
  • Chapter 5 New Pathways Towards a Sustainable Social Economy
  • Chapter 6 Democratic Renewal, Shared Prosperity, and a New Social Contract for Twenty‐first‐century America
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix Advisors and Expert Informants

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