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Contested Democracy: Freedom, Race, And Power In American History
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With Essays On U.S. History Ranging From The American Revolution To The Dawn Of The Twentyfirst Century, Contested Democracy Illuminates Struggles Waged Over Freedom And Citizenship Throughout The American Past. Guided By A Commitment To Democratic Citizenship And Responsible Scholarship, The Contributors To This Volume Insist That Rigorous Engagement With History Is Essential To A Vital Democracy, Particularly Amid The Current Erosion Of Human Rights And Civil Liberties Within The United States And Abroad. Emphasizing The Contradictory Ways In Which Freedom Has Developed Within The United States And In The Exercise Of American Power Abroad, These Essays Probe Challenges To American Democracy Through Conflicts Shaped By Race, Slavery, Gender, Citizenship, Political Economy, Immigration, Law, Empire, And The Idea Of The Nation State.In This Volume, Writers Demonstrate How Opposition To The Expansion Of Democracy Has Shaped The American Tradition As Much As Movements For Social And Political Change. By Foregrounding Those Who Have Been Marginalized In U.S Society As Well As The Powerful, These Historians And Scholars Argue For An Alternative Vision Of American Freedom That Confronts The Limitations, Failings, And Contradictions Of U.S. Power. Their Work Provides Crucial Insight Into The Role Of The United States In This Latest Age Of American Empire And The Importance Of Different And Oppositional Visions Of American Democracy And Freedom.At A Time Of Intense Disillusionment With U.S. Politics And Of Increasing Awareness Of The Costs Of Empire, These Contributors Argue That Responsible Historical Scholarship Can Challenge The Blatant Manipulation Of Discourses On Freedom. They Call For Careful And Conscientious Scholarship Not Only To Illuminate Contemporary Problems But Also To Act As A Bulwark Against Mythmaking In The Service Of Cynical Political Ends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Contested Democracy'? A: 'Contested Democracy' explores the struggles over freedom and citizenship in American history, emphasizing the complexities of democracy shaped by race, gender, and power.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Contested Democracy'? A: The book is authored by Manisha Sinha, a respected historian with expertise in American history.
- Q: What time period does 'Contested Democracy' cover? A: This volume covers U.S. history from the American Revolution to the beginning of the twenty-first century.
- Q: Is 'Contested Democracy' suitable for academic research? A: 'Contested Democracy' is suitable for academic research as it includes rigorous historical scholarship addressing themes relevant to contemporary democracy.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Contested Democracy' have? A: 'Contested Democracy' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Contested Democracy'? A: 'Contested Democracy' contains 352 pages of insightful essays on American history.
- Q: When was 'Contested Democracy' published? A: 'Contested Democracy' was published on September 18, 2007.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in 'Contested Democracy'? A: Key topics include the historical challenges to democracy related to race, slavery, citizenship, and the exercise of American power.
- Q: Does 'Contested Democracy' address contemporary issues? A: 'Contested Democracy' addresses contemporary issues by connecting historical struggles for democracy with current challenges to human rights and civil liberties.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays in 'Contested Democracy'? A: The essays provide critical insights into alternative visions of American freedom and the historical context of democratic struggles.