Michael S. Cummings Knihy

Partisan gridlock is a central theme, reflecting the long-standing issue of ideological polarization in American politics. The book encourages readers to explore their political beliefs through historical perspectives, tracing conflicts from the Iroquois nations to the Civil War. It features a blend of classic and contemporary writings, with one-third of the authors being new, offering diverse viewpoints from liberal, conservative, and unconventional thinkers. This edition aims to engage students with the political challenges of the twenty-first century while drawing lessons from the past.

Michael Cummings questions the rationale behind silencing children in democracies and argues for their equal political rights. He suggests that engaging young people can strengthen weak democracies and urges governments to uphold the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, highlighting children's unique perspectives on critical issues.