The lost tradition of economic equality in America, 1600-1870 /:

"This book chronicles the decline of the American foundational idea that a relative equality of wealth for citizens is essential to a well-functioning republican government. The author explains how egalitarianism gave way over time to an acceptance of economic disparity and hierarchy as a socia...

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1. Verfasser: Mandell, Daniel R., 1956- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2020]
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Zusammenfassung:"This book chronicles the decline of the American foundational idea that a relative equality of wealth for citizens is essential to a well-functioning republican government. The author explains how egalitarianism gave way over time to an acceptance of economic disparity and hierarchy as a social reality in American society. The book provides a historical perspective on the gap between rich and poor that characterizes the contemporary United States"--
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xiv, 314 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781421437125
1421437120

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