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Radical Politics of Thomas Jefferson by Richard K. Matthews (1984, Trade Paperback)
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This interpretation has been suggested in the past, but seldom has it been argued so persuasively or so intensely. The interpretation of Jefferson's idea of democracy presented here could spark new thinking about contemporary democracy.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity Press of Kansas
ISBN-100700602933
ISBN-139780700602933
eBay Product ID (ePID)186089
Product Key Features
Book TitleRadical Politics of Thomas Jefferson
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1984
TopicHistory & Theory, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / Executive Branch
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GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorRichard K. Matthews
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.4 in
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LCCN84-005240
Dewey Edition19
Reviews"One of the most provocative studies of Jefferson of the last thirty years. Effectively challenges the received wisdom of Jefferson's politics--and more generally on the origins of American democracy--in refreshing and wholly original ways."- Sean Wilentz , author of Chants Democratic "Elegant and compelling. . . . On the leading edge of the field."- John M. Murrin , coauthor of Colonial America, "One of the most provocative studies of Jefferson of the last thirty years. Effectively challenges the received wisdom of Jefferson's politicsand more generally on the origins of American democracyin refreshing and wholly original ways."Sean Wilentz , author of Chants Democratic "Elegant and compelling. . . . On the leading edge of the field."John M. Murrin , coauthor of Colonial America, "One of the most provocative studies of Jefferson of the last thirty years. Effectively challenges the received wisdom of Jefferson's politics--and more generally on the origins of American democracy--in refreshing and wholly original ways."-- Sean Wilentz , author of Chants Democratic "Elegant and compelling. . . . On the leading edge of the field."-- John M. Murrin , coauthor of Colonial America, "This brilliant book makes a signal contribution to the literature."-- Journal of American History "A fresh, intelligent, engaging reinterpretation of Jeffersonian politics . . . significant for anyone interested in Jefferson's thought."-- Journal of Politics "Should be compared with Daniel Boorstin's The Lost World of Thomas Jefferson as a contemporary classic."-- Perspective: Reviews of New Books, "This brilliant book makes a signal contribution to the literature."Journal of American History "A fresh, intelligent, engaging reinterpretation of Jeffersonian politics . . . significant for anyone interested in Jeffersons thought."Journal of Politics "Should be compared with Daniel Boorstins The Lost World of Thomas Jefferson as a contemporary classic."Perspective: Reviews of New Books
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Dewey Decimal973.4/6/0924
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments 1. The "Jeffersonian" Tradition: The Future of an Illusion 2. Property: "The Earth Belongs to the Living" 3. Political Economy: Land, Liberty, and Leisure 4. The Nature of Man: Red, White, and Black 5. Jeffersonian Government: Public and Private Happiness 6. Jefferson in the American Context: The Liberalism of Madison and Hamilton 7. Jefferson's Political Philosophy Revisited: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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SynopsisRichard Matthews argues that despite scores of books and hundreds of articles, Thomas Jefferson remains the most seriously misrepresented and misunderstood Founding Father. Matthews's Jefferson emerges as America's first and foremost advocate of permanent revolution, a democratic communitarian, and an anti-market theorist. This interpretation has been suggested in the past, but seldom has it been argued so persuasively or so intensely. It is Matthews's intent to "extricate Jefferson from the myths that surround, envelop, and ultimately distort him." The interpretation of Jefferson's idea of democracy presented here could spark new thinking about contemporary democracy.
