The Myth of Mob Rule

Violent Crime and Democratic Politics

Lisa L. Miller

• Offers a compelling theory of the relationship between democratic publics and serious crime
• Introduces the concept of "racialized state failure," which suggests that the political institutions of the United States have contributed to the limited social welfare system in general, and that this is particularly true for African-Americans
• Provides a unique cross-national comparison, giving readers the first opportunity to see how public and political attention to crime changes over time and across differently organized democratic systems

The Myth of Mob Rule

Violent Crime and Democratic Politics

Lisa L. Miller

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The Myth of Mob Rule

Violent Crime and Democratic Politics

Lisa L. Miller

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The Myth of Mob Rule

Violent Crime and Democratic Politics

Lisa L. Miller

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The Myth of Mob Rule

Violent Crime and Democratic Politics

Lisa L. Miller

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The Myth of Mob Rule

Violent Crime and Democratic Politics

Lisa L. Miller

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It's time to talk about power, part II

In the first installment, Miller challenged the popular trope that 'checks and balances' in American politics serves to limit power, protect liberty, or promote the balance between the interests of political minorities and majorities. The stark example of Donald J. Trump's election, despite his loss of the majority vote and limited support within his own party, highlight just how out of touch this trope is.

Posted on March 1, 2017

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It's time to talk about power, part I

Immediately after the 2016 election, defenders of the Electoral College repeated the standard laudatory claims about its value everywhere. In these arguments, the Electoral College is one of the many features of our Constitution that effectively neutralizes power by balancing the rights of the minority against those of the majority. But this conventional view is simply wrong.

Posted on February 13, 2017

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