You Call This Democracy?: How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People Contributor(s): Rusch, Elizabeth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0358387426 ISBN-13: 9780358387428 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - General |
Dewey: 320.973 |
LCCN: 2019020612 |
Lexile Measure: 1140 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (1.1 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Teen |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A 2021 YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST America is the greatest democracy in the world . . . isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them. The political landscape has never been so tumultuous: issues with the electoral college, gerrymandering, voter suppression, and a lack of representation in the polls and in our leadership have led to Americans of all ages asking, How did we get here? The power to change lies with the citizens of this great country--especially teens Rather than pointing fingers at people and political parties, You Call This Democracy? looks at flaws in the system--and offers a real way out of the mess we are in. Each chapter breaks down a different problem plaguing American democracy, exploring how it's undemocratic, offering possible solutions (with examples of real-life teens who have already started working toward them), and suggesting ways to effect change--starting NOW |
Contributor Bio(s): Rusch, Elizabeth: - The award-winning freelance writer Elizabeth Rusch is the author of a number of award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including: Generation Fix, Will it Blow?, The Planet Hunter, and For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart. Her previous Scientists in the Field titles include Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers and The Next Wave. Elizabeth lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family. You can visit Liz online at www.elizabethrusch.com and follow her on Twitter @elizabethrusch. |