{"product_id":"the-state-and-democracy","title":"The State and Democracy","description":"Corporate domination of public policy during the Reagan years resulted not only in increasing inequality and deteriorating living standards for millions of Americans, but in a diminution in the capacity of government to solve basic problems that are not amenable to market-oriented solutions.   The authors of The State and Democracy (originally published in 1988) propose a new public philosophy for America: one which comprises communitarian values; governments at all levels which actively pursue the public interest; a participatory political culture; and a democratic, accountable process of public choice. Because of the authors’ extensive experience both inside and outside government, they offer a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective based not only on extensive research and study, but also on first-hand experience.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57524753858933,"sku":"9781041084440","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-state-and-democracy","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}