Manuel P.Teodoro,SamanthaZuhlke,DavidSwitzer
The Profits of Distrust: Citizen-Consumers, Drinking Water, and the Crisis of Confidence in American Government
The Profits of Distrust: Citizen-Consumers, Drinking Water, and the Crisis of Confidence in American Government
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The Profits of Distrust explores why people choose expensive bottled water over cheaper, sustainable, and more rigorously regulated tap water, linking citizens' choices to civic life and the undermining of democracy by failing basic services. Excellent basic services can build trust and foster greater engagement between citizens and the state.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The bottled water industry presents a perplexing paradox: why do individuals opt for expensive, environmentally harmful bottled water over cheaper, sustainable, and more strictly regulated tap water? The Profits of Distrust delves into the intricate relationship between citizens' water choices and civic life, drawing upon a diverse range of data on public opinion, consumer behavior, political participation, geography, and water quality. Fundamental services form the cornerstone of democratic legitimacy. When these services fail to meet the needs of citizens, they lead to a breakdown of trust in government, prompting individuals to turn to commercial competitors. This vicious cycle of distrust undermines democracy, while commercial firms reap substantial profits from this distrust, particularly affecting marginalized communities. However, this cycle can also be transformative: providing excellent basic services fosters trust in government and promotes greater engagement between citizens and the state. Rebuilding confidence in American democracy begins by revitalizing the essential infrastructure that sustains life.
The bottled water industry presents a perplexing paradox: why do individuals opt for expensive, environmentally harmful bottled water over cheaper, sustainable, and more strictly regulated tap water? The Profits of Distrust delves into the intricate relationship between citizens' water choices and civic life, drawing upon a diverse range of data on public opinion, consumer behavior, political participation, geography, and water quality. Fundamental services form the cornerstone of democratic legitimacy. When these services fail to meet the needs of citizens, they lead to a breakdown of trust in government, prompting individuals to turn to commercial competitors. This vicious cycle of distrust undermines democracy, while commercial firms reap substantial profits from this distrust, particularly affecting marginalized communities. However, this cycle can also be transformative: providing excellent basic services fosters trust in government and promotes greater engagement between citizens and the state. Rebuilding confidence in American democracy begins by revitalizing the essential infrastructure that sustains life.
Weight: 447g
ISBN-13: 9781009244855
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