{"product_id":"2026100006034-secondhand-the-first-new-nation","title":"The First New Nation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, some tears, some edge wear and minor soiling; price clipped. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and firm. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in American political sociology, The First New Nation presents a penetrating comparative analysis of the United States as the world's first modern democracy. Seymour Martin Lipset argues that the values and institutions forged during America's founding period — particularly those shaped by figures like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln — created a unique national identity that continues to define the country's political culture. Drawing on historical evidence and sociological theory, the work illustrates how the tension between equality and achievement became the cornerstone of American society. Lipset situates the American experience within a global context, comparing it with other newly independent nations to reveal what makes the United States a singular case in the history of democracy. Authoritative, intellectually rigorous, and far-reaching in scope, this is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of American political life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956359704795,"sku":"2026100006034-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1a58c481-9194-4273-90b0-fd6ad1b4256e.png?v=1783500210","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006034-secondhand-the-first-new-nation","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}