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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453777103321

Autore

Epstein David F

Titolo

The political theory of the Federalist [[electronic resource] /] / David F. Epstein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : University of Chicago Press, 1986, 1984

ISBN

9786611956783

1-281-95678-3

0-226-21301-3

Edizione

[Pbk. ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (245 p.)

Disciplina

320.1

342.73/029

347.3022

Soggetti

Political science - United States - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Published 1984; paperback edition 1986"--T.p. verso.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- ONE. Government by Choice -- Two. The Necessity of Energy -- Three. A Study of Federalist 10 -- Four. Theoretical Uncertainty and Honorable Determination -- Five. Separation of Powers -- Six. Representation -- SEVEN. Good Government -- Conclusion: The Ambitious and the Partisans -- Notes -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

In The Political Theory of  "The Federalist," David F. Epstein offers a guide to the fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by the framers of the Constitution. Epstein here demonstrates the remarkable depth and clarity of The Federalist's argument, reveals its specifically political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why the American regime combines liberal and republican values."While it is a model of scholarly care and clarity, this study deserves an audience outside the academy. . . .