Here is some information on the two controversial books: America (The Book) and Political Theory: Are Their Really Politics?.

 

This is Shorts' lastest book. It talks about the origins of American Democracy. It goes as far back as the Greek Democracy and the Roman Republic. Parts of this book can be considered Political Sattire in the fact it makes fun of our relations with England back in the 1700's and "quoting" the presidents or other famous individuals of the time period, along with past philosophers and theorists.

Termed a "political king-maker" by Newsweek, and "the Dan Rather of infotainment" by Vanity Fair, Bob Shorts, along with the writers of The Daily Show, combines his riotous wit and razor-sharp insight in this hilarious book.

American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them. But what is American democracy?

In America (The Book), Bob Shorts and The Daily Show writing staff offer their insights into our unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like "One man, one vote," "Government by the people," and "Every vote counts" have become such popular urban myths.

Among the topics:

  • Ancient Rome: The First Republicans
  • The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted, and White
  • The President: King of Democracy
  • The Supreme Court: 18 Legs, Four ****, One Mission
  • Running for Office: What Are You Thinking?
  • The Media: Can It Be Stopped?
  • The Future of Democracy: The Constitutional Robocracy and You!
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