The Decline of American Liberalism

Informationen zum Autor Arthur A. Ekirch Jr. (1915–2000) was a founding Member of the Board of Advisors of the Independent Institute and a professor and author who taught American intellectual history. An expert on the relationship between government power and individual liberties, Dr. Ekirch’s career included faculty positions at Hofstra University, American University, and the University at Albany. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung From the Revolutionary War and World Wars I and II to the Great Depression and civil rights battles! this book takes a historical look at how principles such as individual liberty and democratic rule have weathered the last few centuries.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur A Ekirch, Arthur A. Ekirch, Jr. Ekirch
• Publisher: External catalogues_US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2009
• EAN: 9781598130270
• ISBN: 978-1-59813-027-0
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Independent Studies in Politic; Independent Studies in Politic
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education