The Bittersweet Century: Speculations on Modern Science and American DemocracyIn this book about science and politics Goldstene (Collapse of liberal empire) argues that the possibilities of democracy are inseparable from and dependent on scientific theory as opposed to the development of technology. Paper edition (not seen), $10.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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The Perspective of the Bittersweet Century | 3 |
America and the Constitutional Democrat | 26 |
Form and Process in a Liberal World | 32 |
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