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Record Nr.

UNINA9910511691203321

Autore

Walls Stephanie M.

Titolo

Individualism in the United States : a transformation in American political thought / / Stephanie M. Walls

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Bloomsbury, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

1-62356-214-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 pages)

Disciplina

320.510973

Soggetti

Individualism - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Of the many ideas that inspired and shaped the American Founding Fathers' thought, individualism and a commitment to individual rights were primary among them. The American emphasis on the individual in politics and society and the protection he receives in the US Constitution established the United States as an ideological trailblazer in this regard. However the individualism that inspired the Founders, has transformed over time to reflect the changing economic and social landscape in the United States.     Individualism in the United States provides a comprehensive introduction to the idea of individualism in American political development, and a well-grounded argument about the social and political implications of our current understanding of this alleged ideal.