Across the world, democracies are suffering from a disconnect between the people and political elites. In communities where jobs and industry are scarce, many feel the government is incapable of understanding their needs or addressing their problems. The resulting frustration has fueled the success of destabilizing demagogues. To reverse this pattern and restore responsible government, we need to reinvigorate democracy at the local level. But what does that mean? Drawing on examples of successful community building in cities large and small, from a shrinking village in rural Austria to a neglected section of San Diego, Reconstructing Democracy makes a powerful case for re-engaging citizens. It highlights innovative grassroots projects and shows how local activists can form alliances and discover their own power to solve problems.
Russland im Sommer 1942. Das legendäre 38. Schützenregiment verteidigt sich heldenhaft an den Ufern des Dons vor Stalingrad gegen die deutsche Wehrmacht und sichert nach einem harten und verlustreichen Kampf damit den Rückzug sowjetischer Truppen über den Don.
