{"product_id":"the-gardens-of-democracy-a-new-american-story-of-citizenship-the-economy-and-the-role-of-government-hardcover","title":"The Gardens of Democracy: A New American Story of Citizenship, the Economy, and the Role of Government - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Liu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNick Hanauer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's \"10 Books Everyone Should Read\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This fascinating study of democracy in the 21st century is a much-needed call for citizens to reach across the aisle and put power back into the hands of individuals--not Big Government\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer outline a simple but revolutionary argument for why our most basic assumptions about democracy need updating for the 21st century. They offer a roadmap for those looking for a way forward from an American life marked by divisive conversations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a world with widespread political upheaval, a deep wellspring of civic engagement and collective action is emerging. America is finding that our cultural and political dialogue is spiking over everything from racial and social justice to fighting the ever-widening income gap, to climate change--even how we might best collaborate as active citizens to heal our democracy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Timely, inspiring, and highly charged, \u003ci\u003eThe Gardens of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-needed call to action for citizens to embrace their roles in a democratic society. To model positivity and good citizenship, plus ensure liberty and justice for all, we must achieve compromise by reaching across the aisle and putting the power to execute programs back in the hands of individuals, not big government. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We must redefine how we view prosperity in order to move from a dog-eat-dog mentality that perpetuates the top 1% to a communal and inclusive movement that illustrates that \u003ci\u003ewe're all better off when we're all better off\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eERIC LIU is the founder and CEO of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eYou're More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen, The True Patriot, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Chinaman's Chance\u003c\/i\u003e. Eric served as a White House speechwriter and policy adviser for President Bill Clinton. He is a regular columnist for CNN.com and a correspondent for TheAtlantic.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e NICK HANAUER is a Seattle-based serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author and activist with a knack for identifying and building transformative business models. In 2007, he co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe True Patriot \u003c\/i\u003ewith Eric Liu and co-founded The True Patriot Network, a non-partisan group committed to furthering patriotic ideals. He also co-founded the Washington State League of Education Voters (LEV), a non-partisan statewide political organization focused on promoting public education, where he serves as co-president.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 7.41 x 5.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771475067168,"sku":"9781570618239","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8b0b913576b6fe20676278f5538085fc.webp?v=1780387192","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-gardens-of-democracy-a-new-american-story-of-citizenship-the-economy-and-the-role-of-government-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}