The American Promise Adventures in Grass-Roots Democracy (Companion to the Major Pbs)
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ISBN: 0912333715 / Publisher: Bay Books, October 1995
Documents American democracy at the local level, including politics and volunteer work
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As pundits pronounce American democracy gridlocked, obsolete, or dead, The American Promise journeys into communities, neighborhoods, and voluntary organizations around the country to find democracy flourishing where citizens are making it work. In provocative, inspiring stories and powerful photos, this celebration of democracy in action is a field trip beyond ideology and into the real world where ordinary people live the promise of democratic action and self-government every day.The American Promise, as seen on PBS, shows people struggling with the limits of freedom, gaining political power, protecting their environment, creating community, rebuilding cities, and forging consensus.
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