DEMOCRACY ON THE EDGE Named the 'Best Political Book' of 2016 by Pacific Book Review

If you're interested in politics you will want to buy this book. "Democracy on the Edge" is named the "Best Political Book" in 2016 by Pacific Book Review and is also a finalist on the 2016 Publisher Weekly "Indie Book Award" for Current Events/Social Change.

"Democracy on the Edge" provides the background and facts behind the issues that will decide the next presidential election, all in one book.

• The Financial Crisis- What really caused the crisis? The "Dodd-Frank Act" was enacted to prevent another financial crisis. What does the act do?
• Campaign Finance- What was involved in the Supreme Court's decision of "Citizens United" case? How do Super PACs operate and affect American elections? Who are these people contributing millions to elections?
• Debt and the Economy- "Income Inequality," how much do the rich really own? Republican "supply side economics" versus the Democrat "Keynesian economics" explained in really simple language? Is it working, the facts?
• Healthcare- Why some of us are paying for other peoples care? What is the effect of not having a national heath care system? A primer on how "Obamacare" works.
• Gun Control- The second amendment guarantees the right to won firearms, but what are the limitations? How does America's gun violence rank among other nations of the world? Some reasonable ideas to reduce gun violence.
• Tea Party- Who are they? What do they stand for? How are their ideas contradictory?
• American Business- The history of how some American businesses operate. Are Government regulations really necessary?
• Global Warming- Is it real? What are the effects of global warming? Is it already too late?

Each issue is based on reliable and verifiable facts not personal opinion and the issues are explained in simple, easy-to-understand terms. But the book is not just statistics and facts; the discussions are punctuated with personal anecdotes and humorous quips that make the book entertaining to read.

"Democracy on the Edge," is available at www.amrheinsbooks.com (website owned by Amrheins Books), Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and at your local book store.

What reviewers say about "Democracy on the Edge":

James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review, April, 2016
.... If you are fed up with lies and half-truths and want real answers, Terry AmRhein obliges in the pages of "Democracy on the Edge: A Discussion of Political Issues in America"....

Charity Roswell-Stanbury, Creator of On My Kindle, April 03, 2016
.... Having read and reviewed a book earlier in my career in which the author misrepresented his biased and unsupported views as fact, I appreciate the opportunity to feature an author who did his homework.

By Paula, March, 2016,
Wow! Who Knew! ... Before reading this excellent book, I must admit I was very naive. I never knew about the PACs and Superpacs massive amount of capital distorting the political process .... This book hits you right between the eyes with its directness and accuracy....

Jim D's Review, July 2015,
This book was well written and a very informative and interesting read. Although I did not agree with all the authors' views and opinions, he did provide evidence to support them and provided much food for thought. He also injected some personal humor which lightened the reading of what I usually consider somewhat dry material.

By BWayne on August 11, 2015
If you want a good overview of some major issues confronting the U.S. this book is for you.... his writing reflects not only the results of a commendable research effort but also an effort to distill complex issues into more easily understood terms for those who may lack technical expertise in many areas.

"Democracy on the Edge," is available at www.amrheinsbooks.com (website owned by Amrheins Books), Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and at your local book store.

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