Attention deficit democracy : the paradox of civic engagement
Title:
Attention deficit democracy : the paradox of civic engagement
Author:
Berger, Ben, 1968-
ISBN:
9780691144689
Publication Information:
Princeton [etc.] : Princeton University Press, 2011
Physical Description:
xi, 201 p. ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction -- The rules of engagement -- Political engagement as intrinsic good: Arendt and company -- Political engagement as instrumental good: Tocqueville, attention deficit, and energy -- Is political engagement better than sex? -- Conclusion: Tocqueville vs. the full monty.
Subject:
| Political participation -- United States |
| Democracy |