Joseph's review of Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism
Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism by Cornel West
Like its prequel Race Matters, the chapters in this book read like separate essays with each tackling a different issue of "democracy matters". Throughout the book, West shares his opinions of the status of America post 9/11 as well as the uniqueness and imperfections of the American democratic tradition.
Rather than using policymakers, West uses great writers and thinkers (Emerson, Melville, Morrison, Baldwin, Socrates) for models of democratic thought.
I enjoyed the read, as it seemed deep but not dense. I definitely needed a dictionary to keep up with all the vocabulary. Although it was highly critical, much of the voice seems hopeful and constructive as it suggests the direction America should take.
Rather than using policymakers, West uses great writers and thinkers (Emerson, Melville, Morrison, Baldwin, Socrates) for models of democratic thought.
I enjoyed the read, as it seemed deep but not dense. I definitely needed a dictionary to keep up with all the vocabulary. Although it was highly critical, much of the voice seems hopeful and constructive as it suggests the direction America should take.
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