One of the tenets of democracy is that everyone has a voice in decision making and that the decisions made are what the majority wants. Many argue that wisdom of the crowd prevails in democracies, but are political decisions actually reached by a clear consensus, or does angry factionalism prevent this? Does irrational mob rule cause people to gang together and lash out against the opposition? Are the majority of citizens satisfied with the political...

This book profiles skateboarding star Tony Hawk, including his youth as the youngest of four children growing up in Serra Mesa, California, his rise to national champion, and his extreme sports tour, Boom Boom HuckJam.