Liberty and Coercion: The Paradox of American Government from the Founding to the Present

by Gary Gerstle

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How the conflict between federal and state power has shaped American history

American governance is burdened by a paradox. On the one hand, Americans don't want "big government" meddling in their lives; on the other hand, they have repeatedly enlisted governmental help to impose their views regarding marriage, abortion, religion, and schooling on their neighbors. These contradictory stances on the role of public power have paralyzed...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0691178216

ISBN13:9780691178219

Release Date:October 2017

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:472 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 5.2" x 7.9"

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