Tragedy and Farce: How the American Media Sell Wars, Spin Elections, and Destroy Democracy

The book "Democracy Disrupted" is a must-read for anyone concerned about the state of American democracy.

Written by two of the country's leading media analysts, John Nichols and Robert W.

McChesney, this exposé sheds light on the troubling trends in journalism that surfaced during the 2004 presidential election.

The authors dissect the problems with the election coverage and show how government decisions made without the informed consent of the American people have led to a media system that undermines democracy. With newsmaking interviews from key political figures, including John Kerry, Howard Dean, and Barack Obama, this book provides a comprehensive look at the issues facing American democracy today.

The authors examine current media practices in the context of press freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the concepts held by the Founding Fathers.

They also compare manipulation of American news reporting and elections to practices of the Soviet Union at its strongest, with the political Right exerting more control of the news cycle. But don't just take our word for it - "Democracy Disrupted" has received rave reviews from some of the most respected voices in media criticism.

Greg Palast, author of "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy," calls the book a "lifeboat for surviving the burst dam of bullshit called ‘American media.’" Jim Hightower says, "If we want a media that matters again, we have to build it from the ground up.

Nichols and McChesney point the way.

Let’s act." And Kirkus Reviews calls it "Good fuel for progressive responses to the Fox cabal." Don't miss out on this opportunity to understand the state of American democracy and how you can help protect it.

Read "Democracy Disrupted" today and join the fight for a more informed and engaged citizenry.