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Author:

Thompson, Michael, 1973-

Title:

The politics of inequality : a political history of the idea of economic inequality in America / Michael J. Thompson.

Publisher:

Columbia University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

249 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

United States--Economic policy.
Distributive justice--United States--History.
Distribution (Economic theory)--Political aspects.
Economische ongelijkheid.
Politieke aspecten.
Politieke ideeën.
Verenigde Staten.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-236) and index.

Contents:

The critique of economic inequality in Western political thought : the continuity of an idea -- The liberal republic and the emergence of capitalism : the political theories of optimism and radicalism -- The transformation of American capitalism : from class antagonism to reconciliation -- Embracing inequality : the reorientation of American democracy.

ISBN:

0231511728 (e-book)
9780231511728 (e-book)
0231140746 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780231140744 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2007012874

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)