Diminished Democracy
Theda Skocpol
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Diminished Democracy
Published
March 2004
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9780806136271
ISBN-10
0806136278
Description
Pundits and social observers have voiced alarm each year as fewer Americans involve themselves in voluntary groups that meet regularly. Thousands of nonprofit groups have been launched in recent times, but most are run by professionals who lobby Congress or deliver social services to clients. What will happen to U.S. democracy if participatory groups and social movements wither, while civic involvement becomes one more occupation rather than every citizen's right and duty? In Diminished Democracy, Theda Skocpol shows that this decline in public involvement has not always been the case in this country--and how, by understanding the causes of this change, we might reverse it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Diminished Democracy?
This edition of Diminished Democracy has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Diminished Democracy?
For most readers, Diminished Democracy typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Diminished Democracy?
The estimated word count for Diminished Democracy is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Diminished Democracy?
Diminished Democracy was written by Theda Skocpol.
When was Diminished Democracy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.