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The Future of Democracy in America and the World: A Few Possibilities

Author provides a modern discussion of democracy and democratic culture

​BLOOMINGTON, MN – Author James Schacht describes what is best in the democracies of America and the world, provides an educated assessment of democracy in America and the world today, and provides a framework for realizing our best hope for the future in his new book, The Future of Democracy in America and the World: A Few Possibilities (now available for purchase at AuthorHouse).

Schacht presents a guide to more informed voting; to better campaigning; to better service in government; and to more fully realizing our power and privilege to live our lives according to our beliefs, and pursue and promote our vision of what happiness means to us.

Schacht explores thinking in political philosophy and politics produced recently and as far back as John Locke, whose writings strongly influenced Thomas Jefferson in his writing of the Declaration of Independence; describes democratic culture in America and the world; and describes the institution of democracy in America and the world.

Schacht goes on to describe a framework for pursuing our best hope for the future, which includes working toward common understandings and negotiated agreements, pursuing conflict resolution, and developing reasonably just governments.

About the Author

James Schacht worked in the physics profession at 3M Company after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Physics in 1987. He has worked on a number of campaigns local to Minnesota and also on the campaigns of U.S. Senator Al Franken from Minnesota and President Barack Obama. During 14 years of study of American and world political philosophy, politics, history, and culture, he developed and wrote The Future of Democracy in America and the World: A Few Possibilities.

​​​​​​BOOK REVIEWS:

It is thought-provoking, well-written, and well-supported . . . Commentary on music: its origin and significance, is fascinating and important. Examining culture reveals much about U.S. democracy and the individual and/or group experience.
— Tom Keller

I like [the] style . . . going right to the heart of the matter . . . All [the] chapters get right into the issues without a lot of scenery . . . Good stuff!
— Steve Aspenson 

Rarely cast in overtly partisan language . . . An eclectic amalgam of theory and empirical observation, investigating the behavior, character, culture and mores of Americans in light of the beliefs they profess and the institutions they construct.
— KIRKUS REVIEWS​

Gives an extensive overview of American life and democracy today, along with ideas for improvement—including putting the common good above greed and competition and providing for the disabled and disadvantaged. These ideas for achieving a more just society are backed up by a wealth of quotes from the political philosophers and writers who influenced our founding fathers in writing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as well as those who have since helped shape our democracy.
— Carma Graber, co-editor for several articles for publication in Risk and Compliance Magazine and editor for The Mission, Kids’ Travel Guide—USA, and other books and publications​

In what should be described as laudable timing, James Schacht, who has hands-on experience with the challenges and intricacies of both state and presidential campaigns, offers a painstakingly distilled reference guide to campaign workers, at all levels, in this vital time in the nation's modern history. The Future of Democracy in America and the World: A Few Possibilities goes much beyond that: it is a compass for . . . voters . . . Even as it records the words of wisdom of such American thinkers as Thomas Paine, the work reminds the nation of the equally potent message of another national political voice: Hubert H. Humphrey. It would be uplifting to see the . . . Oval Office, and their advocates, invoke such giants of the recent past as they endeavor to explain—and suggest solutions for—all the daunting . . . challenges of the day: stagnant wages; equal pay; a runaway decline of the middle class.
​— Nimal Fernando, former editor of What's On and Senior Editor of Gulf News, leading publications in Dubai, UAE
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