“Unequal Democracy is the sort of book to which every political scientist should aspire--it is methodologically rigorous, conceptually serious, and above all, it addresses urgent concerns of our fellow citizens. As Bartels shows, much of what we think we know about the politics of economic inequality is dead wrong. Bartels's perplexing and often unexpected discoveries should help refocus the gathering public debate about inequality and what to do about it.”
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Robert D. Putnam
Robert D. Putnam is an American political scientist renowned for his research on civil society, social capital, and the impact of globalization on democracy. He is a professor at Harvard University and is highly regarded for his insightful observations on public life. more
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