The Liberal Tradition in America: The Classic on the Causes and Effects of Liberal Thought in the U.S.This “brilliantly written” look at the original meaning of the liberal philosophy has become a classic of political science (American Historical Review). Winner of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award As the word “liberal” has been misused and its meaning diluted in recent decades, this study of American political thought since the Revolution is a valuable look at the “liberal tradition” that has been central to US history. Louis Hartz, who taught government at Harvard, shows how individual liberty, equality, and capitalism have been the values at the root of liberalism—and offers enlightening historical context that reminds us of America’s unique place and important role in the world. “Lively and thought-provoking . . . Fascinating reading.” —The Review of Politics Includes an introduction by Tom Wicker |
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Contents
Revolution in a New World | |
The Emergence of Democracy | |
The Feudal Dream of the South | |
The American World of Horatio Alger | |
Part Six Depression and World Involvement | |
Back Matter | |
Back Cover | |
Spine | |
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| Title | The Liberal Tradition in America: The Classic on the Causes and Effects of Liberal Thought in the U.S. |
| Author | Louis Hartz |
| Contributor | Tom Wicker |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1991 |
| ISBN | 0547541406, 9780547541402 |
| Length | 348 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / United States / General Political Science / History & Theory Political Science / Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy |
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