Political Thought in America: An Anthology

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Michael B. Levy
Dorsey Press, 1988 - Political science - 595 pages
American political theory is best studied in context--intellectual, political, economic and so on--as a conceptual activity aimed at influencing specific and tangible ends. The text of this book builds on Robert Dahl's view that America has made a series of "historical commitments" that have fundamentally altered the course of American polity. These are: independence; the extended federal republic and constitution; egalitarian market democracy; industrial capitalism; and American internationalism. The book contains seven parts, beginning with a contextual introduction, and followed by a part for each of the decisions mentioned above. In Parts II through VII, each section begins with the Old Orthodoxy, or the political language and set of arguments that must be defeated. This is followed by the New Orthodoxy. ISBN 0-256-06073-8 (pbk.): $20.00.

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PART I
1
PART II
49
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
62
Copyright

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