Readings in American Political Theory
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A survey of important ideas in American history from the founding to the 1980s. In addition to the creation of American government, the book presents readings on Jacksonian government, the struggle over slavery, the debate over secession, women's suffrage, laissez-faire government v. progressivism, the expansion of government aid to the disadvantaged, conflicting strategies during the civil rights movement, and the rise of conservatism in the late 20th century. Montesquieu and Tocqueville complement the American writers.
Publication Date
1-24-2024
Keywords
political science, political theory
Disciplines
American Politics | Political Science | Political Theory
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Rozinski, T. (2024). Readings in American Political Theory. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/opentextbooks/6
