The Essential Jefferson (Dover Books on Americana)
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486465993 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Modern readers will find this volume a treasury of ever-relevant ideas and observations.. "He occupied practically every possible position of American public life, serving in each not only with distinction but with marked power of adaptability to the new and unexpected." Dewey selected these extracts from public and private letters and documents, an abundant trove that extends over 60 active years. In this collection of his writings, the founding father articulates his thoughts on issues of moral and political philosophy — including the basis, aim, and structure of government — as well as a wider range of subjects, from economics and religion to intelle
If Jefferson was alive today and observing the degeneration of If Jefferson was alive today and observing the degeneration of American politics, he would start a revolution. He had a clear view of a government of the people and by the peoplefar from current party and dollar politics such as we see today. All Americans should read itor a version in todays language.. Thomas,we hardly knew ya arthur banner This slim volume consists of the writings of Thomas Jefferson, edited by Jean Yarbrough. Jean Yarbrough is a Professor of Government at Bowdoin College. Although this volume is assigned reading for her course on American political thought, it can stand alone. For those who make the effort to read it carefully, expect to be rewarded not only with an intimate knowledge of this fascinating man, but with an approach to scholarly study and the satisfaction of achieving an understanding of Thomas Jefferson for yourself.The book begins with a splendid introduction. One can consider the introduction as a good s
In the post-September 11 era, an understanding of the thought of America's first philosopher of democracy is more essential now than at any time in America's history--including its founding era. Anyone interested in understanding democracy would be wise to read The Essential Jefferson. Hilmer, Perspectives on Political Science. --Jeffrey D. The publication of The Essential Jefferson is a welcome addition to the fine American Heritage Series published by Hackett Publishing. Yarbrough's judicious selection of key Jefferson documents and its economical price make this book ideal for the classroom