Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back

DESCRIPTION :

An "astute" and "insightful" (Financial Times) exploration of the forces that keep us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in government

America was once a country that did big things. But today, even while facing a host of pressing challenges-a housing shortage, a climate crisis, dilapidated infrastructure-we feel stuck. As Mark J. Dunkelman reveals, America is the victim of a vetocracy that allows nearly anyone to stifle progress. While conservatives deserve some blame, progressives have overlooked an unlikely culprit: their own fears of "The Establishment." A half century ago, reformers began to put speaking truth to power ahead of exercising that power for good. Now, the ensuing gridlock has pummeled faith in public institutions of all sorts and opened the door for MAGA-style populism. Why Nothing Works uncovers the roots of this predicament, and boldly shows how progressives can once again build a better future for all.

PRODUCT DETAILS :

ISBN : 9781541700239
BY (AUTHOR) Dunkelman, Marc J., BY (AUTHOR) Dunkelman, Marc J.
PUBLISHER : PublicAffairs,U.S.	PUBLICATION DATE : May 28, 2026
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States	IMPRINT : PublicAffairs,U.S.
LANGUAGE : English	AGE : Tertiary Education
PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback

DIMENSION : 210 mm x 140 mm

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Economics, Finance, Business & Management
Society & Social Sciences