The Decline of Agrarian Democracy

The Decline of Agrarian Democracy examines the profound transformation of American agrarian politics over the past century, tracing the shift from a democratic and inclusive farmers’ movement to a centralized structure of political power. In the late 19th century, agrarian movements like Populism represented a collective protest against the injustices of raw capitalism, advocating not just for farmers but for all common people. However, by the mid-20th century, the agrarian landscape had changed