American political thought : readings and materials / Keith E. Whittington, Princeton University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whittington, Keith E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

Politics and government.

Political science--United States--History.

Political science.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xxxi, 735 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, [2017]

Summary:

American Political Thought: Readings and Materials presents a diverse collection of writings, speeches, judicial opinions, and other political documents, offering an introduction to the controversies and disputes that have mobilized Americans since the first settlements in North America. Ranging from the Colonial era to the present day-and featuring both traditional readings and lesser-known documents-this reader takes a historical approach that helps students see how political, economic, and social conditions led to the development of specific political ideas. Each chapter includes a substantial introduction and each reading is enriched by headnotes and discussion questions. -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction to American political thought

The colonial era, before 1776

The founding era, 1776-1791

The early national era, 1792-1828

The Jacksonian era, 1829-1860

Secession, civil war, and reconstruction, 1861-1876

The gilded age, 1877-1900

The progressive era, 1901-1932

The new deal era, 1933-1950

Civil rights and the great society, 1951-1980

Recent politics, 1981- present.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780199338863

0199338868

OCLC:

929331983