<p><i>The Character of American Democracy</i> is a timely and essential overview of what ordinary citizens and elected officials alike are called upon to do in a democracy that is fueled by a capitalist economy.</p>

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"We live in an age that demonstrates the powerful need for ethics in government. Democracy is a privilege that carries with it important responsibilities for the people and their representatives. As we look back on this era and determine the future of this nation, Dr. Long Thompson's book will be a resource for Americans who are seeking ways to secure our democracy and our future as a nation." Congressman John Lewis, Georgia's 5th District. Ethical leadership, steeped in integrity and fairness, matters. The future of our nation and our world depends upon the quality of America's character. In this uncompromising, absorbing look at our government and society today, Jill Long Thompson persuasively argues that we all have a meaningful role to play in shaping America's character and future. The citizenry, as well as their elected officials, are responsible for protecting fairness of participation and integrity in elections, as well as in the adoption and execution of laws. In this troubling time when the public is losing trust and confidence in our government, Jill Long Thompson shows us a bipartisan way forward.
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-A bipartisan call for the return to ethics within both the US government, and the citizenry. Argues that fairness in participation, and integrity in elections are only methods to improve trust in Government -Written by former US Congresswoman representing Indiana. -Has been endorsed by numerous high-profile Politicians, included John Lewis and Leon Panetta.
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Foreword (Marcy Kaptur)Introduction: Ethics are Fundamental to Democracy Chapter 1: American Character Chapter 2: Decision-Making with Character Chapter 3: The Habit of Leading with Character Chapter 4: Ethics and Democracy Chapter 5: Democracy, Ethics, and Capitalism Chapter 6: The American's Character Conclusion: Strength of Character – Strength of UnionNote
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This book is a good read for all Americans. Dr. Long Thompson has set an example for all of us in her remarkable career as politician and academician. In this book, she provides an instructive and insightful perspective on the role character plays in democracy. She convincingly argues that all of us, ordinary citizens and leaders alike, play the crucial role in ensuring fairness, integrity, and transparency to preserve and protect our country.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780253050427
Publisert
2020-09-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Indiana University Press
Vekt
413 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
168

Om bidragsyterne

A former Congresswoman from Indiana, Jill Long Thompson taught ethics as a Visiting Clinical Associate Professor at the Kelley School of Business and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington and is now Visiting Scholar with the Ostrom Workshop. Until 2015 she was board chair and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration, a position to which she was appointed by President Barack Obama.