Welcome
Why a book defending government? Because for decades, right-wing forces in this country have engaged in a relentless and irresponsible campaign of vicious government bashing. Conservatives and libertarians have demonized government, attacked basic safety net programs like Medicare, and undermined vital regulations that protect consumers, investors, workers, and the environment. This book takes on this anti-government movement and shows that most of its criticisms of this institution are highly exaggerated, misleading, or just plain wrong. In reality, American government – despite its flaws – plays a valuable and indispensable role in promoting the public good. Most government programs are working well and are actually improving the lives of Americans in innumerable ways. Democratic government is a vital tool for making our world a better place; and if we want an America that is prosperous, healthy, secure, well-educated, just, compassionate, and unpolluted, we need a strong, active, and well-funded public sector. Read more
About Douglas J. Amy
Douglas J. Amy is a Professor of Politics at Mount Holyoke College and the creator of the website governmentisgood.com from which this book is adapted. Read more
Excerpt from the Book
Like many Americans, I have become tired of the government bashing that is constantly coming from the political right. Read more
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ISBN: 9781457506581
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