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Congress and the American Tradition by James. Burnham (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Congress and the American Tradition, Paperback by Burnham, James; Henry, Michael (INT), ISBN 0765809974, ISBN-13 9780765809971, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Considered by some to be the "father of the neoconservatives," Burnham is known for his co-founding of the National Review and for his advocacy of "rollback" over "containment" during the Cold War. In this 1959 work he attacks "democratist" views that the . President represents some abstract "will of the people" and the increasing investiture of programs and funds in the executive branch of government, suggesting that these represent a serious danger to the constitutional separation of powers and hence the "liberty" of individuals. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()

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PublisherRoutledge

ISBN-100765809974

ISBN-139780765809971

eBay Product ID (ePID)2296956

Product Key Features

Number of Pages392 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCongress and the American Tradition

SubjectAmerican Government / Legislative Branch, Constitutions, General

Publication Year2003

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science

AuthorJames. Burnham

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight22.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2002-029103

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal328.73

SynopsisThis work analyzes the history and functioning of Congress, its changing relationship with the Executive Branch, and the danger of despotism, even in a democratic society. It covers the concept of government, ideology and tradition, and the function of Congress within the American government., Most Americans would probably be surprised to hear that, in 1959, James Burnham, a leading political thinker questioned whether Congress would survive, and whether the Executive Branch of the American government would become a dictatorship. In the last decade, members of Congress have impeached a president, rejected or refused to consider presidential nominees, and appear in the media criticizing the chief executive. Congress does not exactly appear to be at risk of expiring. Regardless of how we perceive Congress today, more than forty years after Congress and the American Tradition was written, Burnham's questions, arguments, and political analysis still have much to tell us about freedom and political order. Burnham originally intended Congress and the American Tradition as a response to liberal critics of Senator McCarthy's investigations of communist influence in the United States. He developed it into a detailed analysis of the history and functioning of Congress, its changing relationship with the Executive Branch, and the danger of despotism, even in a democratic society. The book is organized into three distinct parts. "The American System of Government," analyzes the concept of government, ideology and tradition, power, and the place and function of Congress within the American government. "The Present Position of Congress," explores its law-making power, Congressional commissions, treaties, investigatory power, and proposals for Congressional reform. "The Future of Congress," discusses democracy and liberty, and ultimately asks, "Can Congress Survive?" Michael Henry's new introduction sheds much insight into Burnham's writings and worldview, combining biography and penetrating scholarly analysis. He makes it clear why this work is of continuing importance to political theoreticians, historians, philosophers, and those interested in American government. James Burnham (1905-1987) began his career as a professor of philosophy at New York University. He co-founded, with William F. Buckley, Jr., The National Review . His books include The Managerial Revolution, The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom , and Suicide of the West . Michael Henry received his advanced degree in political theory. He has been teaching philosophy at St. John's University in New York since 1977.

LC Classification NumberJK1021.B87 2003