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Annotated Bibliography

Allen, D. (2014). Our Declaration: A reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense

of Equality. WW Norton & Company.

Our Declaration interprets American democracy. In the book, Allen challenges conventional

wisdom and talks about individual liberty and political equality. She uses analytical skills to

find the meaning of equality in Thomas Jefferson’s understanding. The book is essential

because it shows readers that people cannot have freedom without equality and that liberty

and equality are foundations of a democratic society. Danielle also depicts the use of

language as an essential factor in achieving political empowerment. Therefore, when people

value one another, they can help build a government that treats all people equally and protects

their rights.

Allen, D. (2016). Education and equality. University of Chicago Press.

In her book, Danielle Allen talks about equality in education. She points out that every child

has a right to education as it plays a vital role in shaping the future of politics and social

equality in the country. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of civic education and

urges that education be structured in a way that prepares students and children for their adult

life. Education is essential in shaping society as well as the outcome of students. Therefore,

following the debates, most people have had on the equality and efficiency of education, and

what it should accomplish, the book shows the value of using sustained approaches in

providing quality education

Allen, D., & Light, J. S. (Eds.). (2015). From Voice to Influence: Understanding Citizenship

in a Digital Age. University of Chicago Press.

In their book, Danielle Allen and Jennifer Light offer ethical visions for politics to guide

citizens. The book emphasizes that with the rise of social and digital media platforms,

gathering information and communicating with others is easier, and as a result, politics are no
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longer confined to electoral processes. Before writing the book, they engaged social

scientists, media analysts, social and political theorists to explore citizens’ political

participation, immigration rights. Further, it dives into how social media platforms enhance

conversations regarding politics and the effectiveness of online protests.