Fragile Democracy

"Fragile Democracy" by James L. Leloudis and Robert R. Korstad explores the ongoing debate over voting rights in America, with a focus on North Carolina's history as a battleground for this fight. The authors trace the complex cycle of emancipatory politics and conservative retrenchment related to race and voting rights from the end of the Civil War to today, revealing how struggles over the franchise have shaped American society. The book underscores how exclusions from political participation have broader implications for social and economic equality, highlighting the need for a new vision of democracy.