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America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction

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Non-Fiction History

by Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, David Javerbaum, Rich Bloomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Eric Drysdale, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, Tom Johnson, Rob Kutner, Chris Regan, Jason Reich, Jason Ross, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Brendan Hay, Ed Helms

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4.02 (74.5K ratings)
calendar_today 2004
description 228 pages

America by Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, David Javerbaum, Rich Bloomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Eric Drysdale, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, Tom Johnson, Rob Kutner, Chris Regan, Jason Reich, Jason Ross, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Brendan Hay, Ed Helms holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 74.5K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 228 pages.

About America

Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show, and his coterie of patriots, deliver a hilarious look at American government.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), Jon Stewart 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. Topics include: Ancient Rome: The First Republicans; The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted, and White; The Media: Can it Be Stopped?; and more!

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Author Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, David Javerbaum, Rich Bloomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Eric Drysdale, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, Tom Johnson, Rob Kutner, Chris Regan, Jason Reich, Jason Ross, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Brendan Hay, Ed Helms
Published 2004
Pages 228
Genres Non-Fiction, History
Average Rating 4.02 / 5.00
Total Ratings 74,511

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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74.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.02, America is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is America?

America is categorized as Non-Fiction, History. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.

Is America worth reading?

Based on 74.5K reader ratings, America has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is America?

America has 228 pages.

Who wrote America?

America was written by Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, David Javerbaum, Rich Bloomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Eric Drysdale, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, Tom Johnson, Rob Kutner, Chris Regan, Jason Reich, Jason Ross, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Brendan Hay, Ed Helms. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for America?

The ISBN-13 for America is 9780713998950.0.

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