Democracy in Chains
The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America
Nancy MacLean
The book investigates the influence of economist James McGill Buchanan and his public choice theory on the American political right, arguing that there is a covert movement to reshape democracy according to libertarian ideals, which prioritize the wealthy and restrict democratic participation. It traces the strategic efforts to implement this agenda through think tanks, academic institutions, and political strategies, suggesting that these efforts undermine democratic institutions and exacerbate social inequality.
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