num_pages: 228
description: Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show, and his coterie of patriots, deliver a hilarious look at American government.American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them. But what is American democracy? In America (The Book), Jon Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff offer their insights into our unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like one man, one vote, government by the people, and every vote counts have become such popular urban myths. Topics include: Ancient Rome: The First Republicans; The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted, and White; The Media: Can it Be Stopped?; and more!
language: English
title: America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
titlecomplete: America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
genres: Audiobook, Pop Culture, American, Politics, Comedy, American History, Adult, Nonfiction, History, Humor
ratings_count: 95466
places: The United States of America
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: J. Gordon Coogler Award
category: the worst book of the year, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: The Quill Award
category: Audio Book, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Puddly Award
category: Nonfiction, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Thurber Prize
category: American Humor
publisher: Allen Lane