Are claims of Massachusetts's special and instructive place in
American history and politics justified? Alternately described as a
"city upon a hill" and "an organized system of hatreds,"
Massachusetts politics has indisputably exerted an outsized pull on
the national stage. The Commonwealth's leaders often argue for the
state's distinct position within the union, citing its proud
abolitionist history and its status as a policy leader on health
care, gay marriage, and transgender rights, not to mention its
fertile soil for budding national politicians. Detractors point to
the state's busing crisis, sky high levels of economic inequality,
and mixed support for undocumented immigrants.The Politics of
Massachusetts Exceptionalism tackles these tensions, offering a
collection of essays from public policy experts that address the
state's noteworthy contributions to the nation's political history.
This is a much-needed volume for Massachusetts policymakers,
journalists, and community leaders, as well as those learning about
political power at the state level, inside and outside of the
classroom. Contributors include the editors as well as Maurice T.
Cunningham, Lawrence Friedman, Shannon Jenkins, Luis F. Jiménez,
and Peter Ubertaccio.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Massachusetts Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
May 2022 |
| Editors: |
Jerold DuQuette
• Erin O'Brien
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
352 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-62534-668-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-62534-668-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781625346681 |
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