On Political Equality

In conclusion Dahl assesses the contemporary political landscape in the UnitedStates. He looks at the likelihood of political inequality increasing andposes one... » 

In conclusion Dahl assesses the contemporary political landscape in the UnitedStates. He looks at the likelihood of political inequality increasing andposes one scenario in which Americans grow more unequal in their influence overtheir government. The counter scenario foresees a cultural shift in whichcitizens rejecting what Dahl calls competitive consumerism invest time andenergy in civic action and work to reduce the inequality that now exists amongAmericans. «