How much inequality can democracy manage?

How much inequality can democracy manage?

The accelerating extent of inequality in the distribution of wealth in the US since the early 1960s has debased the power of citizens and the principles of representative government--the principle of democracy.

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Published in:Affilia Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 373 - 378
Main Author: Dinerman, Miriam
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC 01-12-2003
Subjects:
Democracy
Gender inequalities
Government
History
Inequality
Social inequalities
USA
Wealth
Wealth distribution
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Summary:The accelerating extent of inequality in the distribution of wealth in the US since the early 1960s has debased the power of citizens and the principles of representative government--the principle of democracy.
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ISSN:0886-1099
1552-3020
DOI:10.1177/0886109903257546