Democracy

[close] This reading series will commence with Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy, followed by The Corporate Reconstruction of American Capitalism, 1890-1916: The Market, the Law, and Politics by Martin J. Sklar, followed by Lobbying America: The Politics of Business from Nixon to NAFTA (Politics and Society in Twentieth Century America) Benjamin C. Waterhouse and finishing with Corporate Warriors: The Rise of the Privatized Military Industry, Updated Edition (Cornell Studies in … by P.W. Singer. These are books that I am reading for my own research. Any one who is also interested in or already reading these books is welcome so that we can discuss, in depth the subject matter brought forth.

[close] Hello, and welcome! RAMP--the "Rehumanizing America" Project--is simply an effort to discover why we are increasingly divided in this country and what we as individuals can do about it. The Library for RAMP, then, will not belong to any one discipline, but will reach across a range of disciplines that explore why we are who we are (as humans, as Americans, etc.) and what we can do to overcome our hidden biases, tribal defensiveness, and dehumanizing tendencies. Feel free to add books to the bookshelf, and please consider adding your reflective notes about the book, your thoughts as to how it relates to this group, a simple note of, "Looks interesting!" for those discovered but not yet read, etc. Feel free to also list in the comments sections any other resources (videos, articles, organizations, etc.) that speak to these issues. Thanks so much for being a part of this community! I can't wait to see what we will uncover! :) Best, Heather

[close] Ask me about my novel "The Rowan Tree". I will be online for a scheduled Q&A 3pm Monday afternoon PST 5/6/13. For people interested in literary, historical, and political fiction.

[close] A book club exploring the forces that shape and threaten democracy, informed by history and global perspectives.