Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism
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"Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism" is a political theory book by Sheldon Wolin that argues contemporary American democracy has evolved into a system of corporate-managed, inverted totalitarian rule.
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| Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism Context triple: [Sheldon Wolin, notableWork, Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism]
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The Future of Democracy
The Future of Democracy is a political philosophy book by Norberto Bobbio that examines the challenges, transformations, and prospects of democratic systems in the modern world.
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The Crisis of Democracy
The Crisis of Democracy is a 1975 report commissioned by the Trilateral Commission that analyzes the challenges posed to Western democratic governance by rising public participation and demands in the late 20th century.
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C.
Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
"Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism" is a nonfiction book by historian and journalist Anne Applebaum that examines how and why democracies around the world are sliding toward authoritarianism, often with the support of former liberal elites.
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D.
Field Notes on Democracy
Field Notes on Democracy is a collection of political essays by Arundhati Roy that critiques contemporary Indian democracy, nationalism, and state power.
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E.
The Case for Democracy
The Case for Democracy is a political book by Natan Sharansky that argues that the spread of liberal democracy is essential for global security and moral progress.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism Target entity description: "Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism" is a political theory book by Sheldon Wolin that argues contemporary American democracy has evolved into a system of corporate-managed, inverted totalitarian rule.
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A.
The Future of Democracy
The Future of Democracy is a political philosophy book by Norberto Bobbio that examines the challenges, transformations, and prospects of democratic systems in the modern world.
-
B.
The Crisis of Democracy
The Crisis of Democracy is a 1975 report commissioned by the Trilateral Commission that analyzes the challenges posed to Western democratic governance by rising public participation and demands in the late 20th century.
-
C.
Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
"Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism" is a nonfiction book by historian and journalist Anne Applebaum that examines how and why democracies around the world are sliding toward authoritarianism, often with the support of former liberal elites.
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D.
Field Notes on Democracy
Field Notes on Democracy is a collection of political essays by Arundhati Roy that critiques contemporary Indian democracy, nationalism, and state power.
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E.
The Case for Democracy
The Case for Democracy is a political book by Natan Sharansky that argues that the spread of liberal democracy is essential for global security and moral progress.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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political theory book ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
political science
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political theory ⓘ |
| argues |
formal democratic institutions can coexist with increasingly totalizing corporate and state power
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modern forms of domination can be subtle and legally sanctioned rather than overtly repressive ⓘ |
| author |
Sheldon S. Wolin
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linked to:
Sheldon Wolin
Sheldon Wolin ⓘ |
| centralArgument | contemporary American democracy has evolved into a system of corporate-managed rule ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
inverted totalitarianism
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managed democracy ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
contemporary American political system
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erosion of democratic participation ⓘ expansion of executive power in the United States ⓘ role of corporations in politics ⓘ |
| examines |
decline of citizen participation in politics
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fusion of corporate and state interests ⓘ role of media in shaping political consciousness ⓘ use of fear and security discourse in governance ⓘ |
| focusesOn | relationship between corporate power and democratic institutions in the United States ⓘ |
| format | print ⓘ |
| genre |
political philosophy
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political science ⓘ |
| influenced |
critical discussions of American empire
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debates on neoliberalism and democracy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in American politics
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scholars of political theory ⓘ students of political science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | book ⓘ |
| notableFor | popularizing the concept of inverted totalitarianism ⓘ |
| perspective | critical theory of democracy in the United States ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2008 ⓘ |
| publisher | Princeton University Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Politics and Vision
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Tocqueville Between Two Worlds ⓘ |
| settingDescribed | post-9/11 United States politics ⓘ |
| subject |
American democracy
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corporate power ⓘ inverted totalitarianism ⓘ managed democracy ⓘ political theory ⓘ totalitarianism ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
early 21st century United States
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late 20th century United States ⓘ |
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Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism
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