Synopses & Reviews
Following the end of Reconstruction, which concluded the most divisive period in American history, the founding principles of the United States continued to evolve separately and distinctly. Issues such as the expansion of industry, increased immigration, and the perceived moral decline of society all contributed to the adjustment and realignment of America's founding ideals, especially during the course of the 20th century. This primary source reader, THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE UNITED STATES, VOLUME 2 shows students how the United States evolved into the nation it is today. By presenting a rich collection of primary source readings organized by themes, each with clarifying commentary to ensure student comprehension, this reader traces the transitions in history. By using seven themes, which include equality of opportunity; virtue; religion; education; republican government; limited government; and economic liberalism, as the basis of organization, this book provides a unique interpretation of the ideological foundations of the United States.
Synopsis
See how the United States evolved into the nation it is today with THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE UNITED STATES, VOLUME 2! This primary source reader provides a unique interpretation of the ideological foundations of the United States through the exploration of seven themes: equality of opportunity; virtue; religion; education; republican government; limited government; and economic liberalism. Studying is made easy with clarifying commentary that introduces each section and ensures that you comprehend the material.
Synopsis
This primary source reader was compiled by Steven Bullock and Carson Holloway both of University of Nebraska Omaha. These primary source readers show students how the United States evolved into the nation it is today. Volume I covers the founding of the United States to the end of Reconstruction and demonstrates how America's founding principles evolved significantly due to a variety of cultural, political, and economic factors. Volume II follows the end of Reconstruction, covering issues such as the expansion of industry, increased immigration, and the perceived moral decline of society, and how these all conributed to the adjustment and realignment of America's founding ideals, especially during the course of the 20th century.
About the Author
Dr. Steven Bullock is an Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Program for Comparative American Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Dr. Bullock specializes in American cultural and political history and his book, PLAYING FOR THEIR NATION: BASEBALL AND THE AMERICAN MILITARY DURING WORLD WAR II, was recently awarded the Jerry Malloy prize given to the outstanding book published in baseball history by the University of Nebraska Press. Dr. Bullock has taught numerous classes in American history, including courses relating to the founding of the United States, sport in American culture, and comparative American studies. Carson Holloway received his Ph.D. in Political Science at Northern Illinois University. His fields of specialization include political philosophy, American political thought, comparative politics, and politics and the life sciences. He is the author of DARWINISM AND POLITICAL THEORY (Spence Publishing, forthcoming in 2004) and ALL SHOOK UP: MUSIC, PASSION, AND POLITICS. (Spence Publishing, 2001).
Table of Contents
Preface. Introduction to Volume II. 1. Equality. 2. Virtue. 3. Religion. 4. Education. 5. Republican Government. 6. Limited Government. 7. Economic Liberalism.