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Race and the politics of fear : a history of an American oligarchic construct / J. Noel Hubler.

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Book
Author/Creator:
Hubler, J. Noel, Author.
Contributor:
ProQuest ebook central
Series:
Routledge advances in American history ; 32.
Routledge advances in American history ; 32
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Madison, James, 1751-1836--Political and social views.
Madison, James.
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850--Political and social views.
Calhoun, John C.
Tillman, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Ryan), 1847-1918--Political and social views.
Tillman, Benjamin R.
Reagan, Ronald--Political and social views.
Reagan, Ronald.
Race--Political aspects--United States--History.
Race.
Race discrimination--Political aspects--United States--History.
Race discrimination.
Oligarchy--United States--History.
Oligarchy.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (390 pages) : illustrations.
Place of Publication:
New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.
Contents:
Section 1: Background
Race as an oligarchic construct
The construction of race in colonial Virginia
Aristotle, oligarchy, and the mixed regime
Section 2: James Madison
James Madison, slavery, and excess democracy
The Constitution and the oligarchic mix
Madison and the protection of Southern oligarchy
Section 3: John C. Calhoun
Calhoun and the racist myths
Calhoun and the need for oligarchy
Section 4: Ben Tillman
Ben Tillman and the restoration of Southern oligarchy
Tillman and the consolidation of Southern oligarchy
Section 5: Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan and old myths in new skins
Reaganomics and race
Reagan and the oligarchic turn
Conclusion.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 20, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version: Hubler, J. Noel Race and the politics of fear
ISBN:
9781003590965
1003590969
9781040354056
104035405X
9781040353981
1040353983
Publisher Number:
40032774406
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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