Wrestling with the Angel of Democracy

"In this work, Susan Griffin - cultural historian, poet, public intellectual - blends history, cultural critique, and memoir to discover the essence of our democracy. From the Declaration of Independence to the war in Iraq, from Thomas Jefferson to John Muir to Jelly Roll Morton, Griffin charts the rise and fall of the American vision of freedom and equality." "Throughout this work - which gives special emphasis to the inner lives of pivotal historical figures - Griffin demonstrates that ultimately democracy is not only a system of governance, but, in its fullest form, represents a revolution in consciousness, one that is still unfolding today. We are still wrestling with the promise of democracy and, as American citizens, are deeply affected by the ongoing struggle between tyranny and freedom."--BOOK JACKET.Griffin, Susan is the author of 'Wrestling with the Angel of Democracy', published 2008 under ISBN 9781590302972 and ISBN 1590302974.