Böcker av Bruce Frohnen

The time is ripe for renewed reflection about the American political tradition. This volume reintroduces readers to the conservative tradition of political and constitutional discourse. It brings together prominent political scientists and legal scholars, all of whom were influenced by the work of the eminent constitutional scholar George Carey.

This work analyses and challenges the rise of communitarian thought in America. It argues that the ""new communitarians"" are actually old liberals trying to salvage political legitimacy by advocating allegiance to the ""sacred"" state rather than the traditions of family, church and community.

Many reference works offer compilations of critical documents covering individual liberty, local autonomy, constitutional order, and other issues that helped to shape the American political tradition. Yet few of these works are available in a form suitable for classroom use, and traditional textbooks give short shrift to these important issues. This book provides, in a single volume, critical, original documents revealing the character of American discourse on the nature and importance of local government, the purposes of federal union, and the role of religion and tradition in forming America''s drive for liberty. By bringing together key original documents and other writings that explain cultural, religious and historical concerns, this volume gives students, teachers, and general readers an effective way to begin examining the diversity of issues and influences that characterise American history.