| Description |
vii, 211 pages ; 23 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-195) and index. |
| Contents |
Doing whatever I want : controlling autocracy -- Congress be dammed : restoring accountability -- Russia is listening : defending America's sovereignty -- A presidency is built on lies : reclaiming truth -- Corrupt justice : redeeming law enforcement -- Enemies of the people : protecting a free press -- Profits above patriotism : policing conflicts of interest -- Political cleansing : stopping favoritism, cronyism, and nepotism -- Governing in the dark : expanding transparency -- A militarized nation : separating the military from politics -- Voter suppression : restoring the franchise -- Postelection obstruction : reforming presidential transitions -- Rigged if I lose, fair if I win : protecting election results -- Conclusion : promoting civic virtue and healing a divided America. |
| Summary |
"Thirteen Cracks examines the most vulnerable areas in American democracy in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency. Best-selling author Allen J. Lichtman explains in historical context how President Trump uniquely and outrageously exploited these weak spots and proposes a fix for each challenge"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Trump, Donald, 1946- -- Influence.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2017-2021.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2021-
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Democracy -- United States.
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Authoritarianism -- United States.
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Political culture -- United States.
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| ISBN |
9781538156513 (cloth) |
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