Politics Is for Power (e-bog) af Hersh, Eitan
Hersh, Eitan (forfatter)

Politics Is for Power e-bog

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A groundbreaking analysis of political hobbyismtreating politics like a spectator sportand an urgent and timely call to arms for the many well-meaning, well-informed citizens who follow political news, but do not take political action.Do you consider yourself politically engaged? Probably, yes! But are you, really? The uncomfortable truth is that most of us have good intentions. We vote (someti...
E-bog 122,49 DKK
Forfattere Hersh, Eitan (forfatter)
Forlag Scribner
Udgivet 14 januar 2020
Længde 288 sider
Genrer Political parties and party platforms
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781982116804
A groundbreaking analysis of political hobbyismtreating politics like a spectator sportand an urgent and timely call to arms for the many well-meaning, well-informed citizens who follow political news, but do not take political action.Do you consider yourself politically engaged? Probably, yes! But are you, really? The uncomfortable truth is that most of us have good intentions. We vote (sometimes) and occasionally sign a petition or attend a rally. But we mainly ';engage' by consuming politics as if it's entertainment or a hobby. We obsessively follow the news and complain about the opposition to our friends or spouse. We tweet and post and share. The hours we spend on politics are used mainly as pastime. Instead, political scientist and data analyst Eitan Hersh offers convincing evidence that we should be spending the same number of hours building political organizations, implementing a long-term vision for our local communities, and getting to know our neighbors, whose votes will be needed for solving hard problems. We could be accumulating power so that when there are opportunities to make a differenceto lobby, to advocate, to mobilizewe will be ready. Aided by cutting-edge social science as well as remarkable stories of ordinary citizens who got off their couches and took political power seriously, this book shows us how to channel our energy away from political hobbyism and toward empowering our values. In an age of political turmoil and as the 2020 election looms, Politics Is for Power is an inspiring, vital read that will make you hopeful for America's democratic future.