Voice and Vision - Primary Source Readings on American Government and Democracy (Paperback)

Voice and Vision: Primary Source Readings on American Government and Democracy features timeless primary sources that define the American vision of liberty, justice, and equality and document challenges to this vision. The readings address topics such as American liberal ideology, slavery, the military-industrial complex, and the results of seminal Supreme Court cases like the Dred Scott decision and Brown v. Board of Education. Organized into seven sections, the anthology presents the work of American leaders, nation-builders, defenders of democracy, and voices of righteous indignation including Abraham Lincoln, Carrie Chapman Catt, Susan B. Anthony, Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barack Obama. Inaugural addresses shed light on the hearts and minds of American presidents. Legal and legislative writings define policy makers' dedication to constituencies. The impassioned works of American visionaries makes their voices sing out to a new generation. Featuring introductory essays that highlight the primary source authors, Voice and Vision brings together diverse works that are essential to understanding American democracy. The anthology is ideal reading for courses in history, sociology, and political science.

General

Imprint:	Cognella
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2016
Authors:	Tseggai Isaac
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	420
ISBN-13:	978-1-5165-0030-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Promotions
LSN:	1-5165-0030-X
Barcode:	9781516500307

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