The Politics Of Freedom
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Shelf wear on book binding. Chipping and faded dust jacket, mainly on spine - otherwise in good condition.
A landmark work of American political thought, The Politics of Freedom presents Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.'s passionate and erudite defense of liberalism as the essential framework for a just and democratic society. Written with the sharp, authoritative prose that defined Schlesinger's career as both a historian and a public intellectual, the work argues that genuine freedom is not merely the absence of government interference, but an active, ongoing achievement sustained by democratic institutions and civic engagement. Schlesinger illustrates how the liberal tradition, rooted in the legacies of figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt, stands as the most effective bulwark against the twin threats of reactionary conservatism and totalitarian radicalism. The tone is urgent and combative, reflecting the ideological battles of the mid-twentieth century, yet grounded in a deep historical consciousness that gives the argument lasting relevance. Scholars of American political history, students of liberalism, and engaged citizens alike will find this a vital and intellectually bracing read.
Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, William Heinemann Ltd
Genre: Politics & law
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Shelf wear on book binding. Chipping and faded dust jacket, mainly on spine - otherwise in good condition.
A landmark work of American political thought, The Politics of Freedom presents Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.'s passionate and erudite defense of liberalism as the essential framework for a just and democratic society. Written with the sharp, authoritative prose that defined Schlesinger's career as both a historian and a public intellectual, the work argues that genuine freedom is not merely the absence of government interference, but an active, ongoing achievement sustained by democratic institutions and civic engagement. Schlesinger illustrates how the liberal tradition, rooted in the legacies of figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt, stands as the most effective bulwark against the twin threats of reactionary conservatism and totalitarian radicalism. The tone is urgent and combative, reflecting the ideological battles of the mid-twentieth century, yet grounded in a deep historical consciousness that gives the argument lasting relevance. Scholars of American political history, students of liberalism, and engaged citizens alike will find this a vital and intellectually bracing read.