Subtle Tools
The Dismantling of American Democracy from the War on Terror to Donald Trump
Book • 2021
Karen Greenberg's "Subtle Tools" examines the erosion of American democracy through the lens of the War on Terror and the Trump presidency.
The book meticulously details the gradual dismantling of democratic norms and institutions, highlighting the interplay between national security policies and political power.
Greenberg analyzes the use of surveillance, executive power expansion, and the manipulation of information to undermine democratic processes.
The work serves as a critical examination of the threats to democratic governance in the modern era, offering insights into the fragility of democratic systems.
It's a crucial read for anyone concerned about the future of democracy.
The book meticulously details the gradual dismantling of democratic norms and institutions, highlighting the interplay between national security policies and political power.
Greenberg analyzes the use of surveillance, executive power expansion, and the manipulation of information to undermine democratic processes.
The work serves as a critical examination of the threats to democratic governance in the modern era, offering insights into the fragility of democratic systems.
It's a crucial read for anyone concerned about the future of democracy.
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