Democracy Matters

By: Cornel West

Narrated by: Cornel West

“Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” — Newsweek“

"A timely analysis about the current state of democratic systems in America." — The Boston Globe

In Democracy Matters, Cornel West argues that if America is to become a better steward of democratization around the world, we must first wake up to the long history of corruption that has plagued our own democracy: racism, free market fundamentalism, aggressive militarism, and escalating authoritarianism.

This impassioned and empowering call for the revitalization of America's democracy, by one of our most distinctive and compelling social critics, will reshape the raging national debate about America's role in today's troubled world.

Critic reviews

“Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” —Newsweek

“West reveals himself as a thinker of dazzling erudition, whose critiques are inevitably balanced by an infectious optimism and magnanimity of spirit.” —The Village Voice

WOW!!!!!! MUST READ!!!!

You will find very few books that will be able to do what this book does. From history, to the release date, on to the future and now, complete analyst on democracy through race, religion, foreign affairs, and more! Simply Amazing!

What I’ve been hungering for

Stirring, unsettling, inspiring. This is the vision of democracy that we all need. Dr West speaks to issues of equality with a welcoming evangelical zeal that is conspicuously missing from the modern anti-establishment discourse.

Very insightful

Loved it! An excellent breakdown of American democracy , and the misconception some have of why democracy matters.

Outstanding!!

All I thought and more. West's writing is thought provoking and insightful. I decided to buy a physical copy after listening so I can truly breakdown and study his philosophical analysis.

A rich consideration of American democracy

Both intellectually rich and accessible to a general audience--a rich consideration of the American democratic tradition from an African American perspective