Larry M. Bartels

Why our belief in government by the people is unrealistic—and what we can do about it

An acclaimed examination of how the American political system favors the wealthy—now fully revised and expanded

Why our belief in government by the people is unrealistic—and what we can do about it

"We are the 99%" has quickly become the slogan of our political era as growing numbers of Americans express concern about the disappearing middle class and the ever-widening gap between the super-rich and everyone else. Has America...

This innovative study blends sophisticated statistical analyses, campaign anecdotes, and penetrating political insight to produce a fascinating exploration of one of America's most controversial political institutions--the process by...