The Semisovereign People: A Realist’s View of Democracy in America A classic work in political science examining democracy and power in the United States—great for collectors, students, or researchers. Author: Elmer E. Schattschneider Publication Year: 1975 Format: Paperback Condition: Moderate. Some wear and tear on the cover but all pages are intact - no rips, handwriting, or highlighting. Binding is secure, no pages are falling out. Pages have yellowing consistent with age.