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Bezig met laden... The Decline of American Liberalismdoor Arthur A. Ekirch Jr.
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Ekirch smoothly traces the continuous American trend away from its unique roots in liberalism and individualism, toward nationalism and centralization. His chapters flow naturally as he comments on each critical period in the decline of classical liberalism. The four major wars anchor his structure as he shows the great extent to which even libertarian-minded thinkers have supported the decline during these critical times and their aftermaths. ( ) Ekirch tells the history of the liberal ideal in America, from the founding though to the end of the Second World War. Both modern Conservatices and Liberals will find this book fascinating as he traces the ideal of individual liberty, democratic rule and how it has stood up through a revolutionary war, a civil war, two world wars, the depression, and civil rights. The author leaves you holding mixed feelings by the end of the book – you can’t help but bemoan the obvious fact that civil liberties have and will probably continue to erode with every new challenge that befalls America, but at the same time the country seems to be blessed with some kind of resiliency that allows itself to weather and at least sustain the endless attack on the individual. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
From the Revolutionary War and World Wars I and II to the Great Depression and civil rights battles, this chronicle takes a historical look at how principles such as individual liberty and democratic rule have weathered the last few centuries. The growth of state empowerment and its effect on autonomy and the economy is also discussed. Arthur A. Ekirch Jr. was a leading scholar of American intellectual history and a professor emeritus of history at the State University of New York - Albany. He is the author of numerous books, including ""The American Democratic Tradition"", ""The Civilian and the Military"", and ""Man and Nature in America"". Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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