{"title":"Jacob M. Grumbach","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of \u003cstrong\u003eJacob M. Grumbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author in the realm of politics and current affairs. Grumbach delves deep into the intricacies of democratic institutions and their function within modern society. His expertise shines through in his compelling analyses and insightful commentary, making his works essential reads for anyone intrigued by political systems and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his renowned works, \u003cem\u003eLaboratories against Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the challenges faced by democratic institutions in contemporary society. Grumbach provides a critical examination of how political innovation and practices are shaping the future of democracy. His work is both educational and engaging, offering readers a chance to better understand the dynamics of political environments in the United States and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection not only informs but also stimulates meaningful discussion on the state of democracy today. With a clear, conversational style, Grumbach's writings serve as vital resources for students, scholars, and anyone passionate about politics and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laboratories-against-democracy-by-jacob-m-grumbach-9780691218458","title":"Laboratories against Democracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs national political fights are waged at the state level, democracy itself pays the price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past generation, the Democratic and Republican parties have each become nationally coordinated political teams. American political institutions, on the other hand, remain highly decentralised. \u003cem\u003eLaboratories against Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e shows how national political conflicts are increasingly flowing through the subnational institutions of state politics—with profound consequences for public policy and American democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJacob Grumbach argues that as Congress has become more gridlocked, national partisan and activist groups have shifted their sights to the state level, nationalising state politics in the process and transforming state governments into the engines of American policymaking. He shows how this has had the ironic consequence of making policy more varied across the states as red and blue party coalitions implement increasingly distinct agendas in areas like health care, reproductive rights, and climate change. The consequences don't stop there, however. Drawing on a wealth of new data on state policy, public opinion, money in politics, and democratic performance, Grumbach traces how national groups are using state governmental authority to suppress the vote, gerrymander districts, and erode the very foundations of democracy itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRequired reading for this precarious moment in our politics, \u003cem\u003eLaboratories against Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how the pursuit of national partisan agendas at the state level has intensified the challenges facing American democracy, and asks whether today's state governments are mitigating the political crises of our time—or accelerating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849396932844,"sku":"9780691218458","price":156.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2171723482434.jpg?v=1759044915"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jacob-m-grumbach.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}