Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End o
This book explores the social and political implications of what the authors identify as the decline of the social contract in America and the rise of a citizenry that has become self-centered, entitled, and independent. For nearly two decades, America ha
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Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy
Robert E. Denton Jr. • Benjamin Voth
Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract
Robert E. Denton Jr. Department of Communication Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Benjamin Voth Division of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-43921-1 ISBN 978-3-319-43922-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-43922-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016961689 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Cover design by Samantha Johnson Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Robert E. Denton Jr. dedicates this book to the men and women in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Of the Millennial generation, in the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), they volunteer to serve and protect the founding freedoms and liberties of the nation since 1872. Benjamin Voth dedicates this book to his Christian faith community in Dallas, Texas, and on the campus of Southern Methodist University.
Acknowledgments
Writing a book is a daunting and challenging task. However, to take an idea and to form an argument and sharing is gratifying. Robert Denton wishes to thank his wonderful colleague, Dr. Benjamin Voth, for joining the project. His insight and intellect were essential and greatly contributed to the book. It is simply an honor to work with such an esteemed colleague. Even more important is his friendship. Denton would also like to thank his colleagues in the Department of Communication at Virginia Tech. As an administrator once again, Denton thanks his colleagues for their continued collegiality and encouragement, as well as for their recognizing
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