Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back by Dunkelman, Marc J.
Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back by Dunkelman, Marc J.

Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back

A provocative exploration about the architecture of power, the forces that stifle us from getting things done,...
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Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back by Dunkelman, Marc J.

Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back

$65.93
Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back by Dunkelman, Marc J.

Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back

$65.93
Author: Marc J. Dunkelman
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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A provocative exploration about the architecture of power, the forces that stifle us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in democratically elected government.

America was once a country that did big things--we built the world's greatest rail network, a vast electrical grid, interstate highways, abundant housing, the Social Security system, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and more. But today, even while facing a host of pressing challenges--a housing shortage, a climate crisis, a dilapidated infrastructure--we feel stuck, unable to move the needle. Why?

America is today the victim of a vetocracy that allows nearly anyone to stifle progress. While conservatives deserve some blame, progressives have overlooked an unlikely culprit: their own fears of "The Establishment." A half-century ago, progressivism's designs on getting stuff done were eclipsed by a desire to box in government. Reformers put speaking truth to power ahead of exercising that power for good. The ensuing gridlock has pummeled faith in public institutions of all sorts, stifled the movement's ability to deliver on its promises, and, most perversely, opened the door for MAGA-style populism.

A century ago, Americans were similarly frustrated--and progressivism pointed the way out. The same can happen again. Marc J. Dunkelman vividly illustrates what progressives must do if they are going to break through today's paralysis and restore, once again, confidence in democratically elected government. To get there, reformers will need to acknowledge where they've gone wrong. Progressivism's success moving forward hinges on the movement's willingness to rediscover its roots.


Author: Marc J. Dunkelman
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 9.50h x 6.25w x 1.37d
ISBN: 9781541700215
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