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

By:

Whittington, Keith E

Language: English Publication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2017Description: 2017 p. : ill.; 24 cmISBN:

9780199338863

Subject(s):

Ciencias polt̕icas

LOC classification:

W626 2017

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

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

Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.

Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Automatización y Procesos Técnicos	Automatización y Procesos Técnicos (1er. Piso)	W626 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000164955

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

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

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.