America's Political Dilemma: From Limited to Unlimited DemocracyThe author reemphasizes the major values of America's Founding Fathers as set forth in the Constitution, and delineates how far from that American dream democracy has strayed. Originally published by Johns Hopkins Press in 1968. Comments on the first edition: |
Contents
AMERICAS DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGE | 3 |
LINCOLNS CONSTITUTIONAL DILEMMA | 17 |
ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND FEDERALISM SUBMERGENT | 63 |
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America's Political Dilemma: From Limited to Unlimited Democracy Gottfried Dietze Limited preview - 1985 |
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