Democracy in Chains

Authors: Nancy MacLean

Key Ideas

1. James Buchanan's influence on modern conservative politics: Nancy MacLean explores the little-known story of James Buchanan and his impact on modern conservative politics. She reveals how Buchanan's ideas and theories have shaped the ideology of the Republican Party.

2. The goal of the book: MacLean aims to expose the hidden history of the radical right's takeover of American democracy. She argues that understanding the work of Buchanan is crucial to understanding the current political landscape.

3. The concept of 'plutocracy': MacLean discusses the concept of 'plutocracy,' which refers t....
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Quiz

1. Who is the main focus of the book 'Democracy in Chains'?

James Buchanan

Donald Trump

Barack Obama

Ronald Reagan

2. What is the main goal of the book?

Expose the hidden history of the radical right's takeover of American democracy

Promote the ideology of the Republican Party

Advocate for socialist policies

Critique the Democratic Party

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