The Second American Revolution: The Near Collapse of Traditional Democracy

Then-professor of sociology at Dartmouth who was heavily involved with planning US military operations during WWII here examines the "awkwardness of American institutions when faced by the challenge of the nuclear cold-war world. Specifically, he asks whether "a Newtonian system of checks and balances managed by free, equal, interested & rational men is capable of coping with today's world." Shockingly prescient for our situation in 2024, when challenges to our entire democratic system have never been greater. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1964, this octavo has clue cloth-covered boards lettered & ruled in gilt to spine. Condition is VG+: completely clean & unmarked inside, with a small smudge to lower outside page edges. Binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages creamy white.Mild foxing to top outside page edges & mild corner bumping, heavier dent to bottom edge of front board. The unclipped DJ is Good+, with noticeable chipping & edgewear, light soil/discoloration, rubbing to extremities. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: William Morrow & Compnay Inc.

Year: 1964

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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