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Imagining the American Polity: Political Science and the Discourse of Democracy,Used
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Americans have long prided themselves on living in a country that serves as a beacon of democracy to the world, but from the time of the founding they have also engaged in debates over what the criteria for democracy are as they seek to validate their faith in the United States as a democratic regime. In this book John Gunnell shows how the academic discipline of political science has contributed in a major way to this ongoing dialogue, thereby playing a significant role in political education and the formulation of popular conceptions of American democracy.Using the distinctive internalist approach he has developed for writing intellectual history, Gunnell traces the dynamics of conceptual change and continuity as American political science evolved from a focus in the nineteenth century on the idea of the state, through the emergence of a pluralist theory of democracy in the 1920s and its transfiguration into liberalism in the mid1930s, up to the rearticulation of pluralist theory in the 1950s and its resurgence, yet again, in the 1990s.Along the way he explores how political scientists have grappled with a fundamental question about popular sovereignty: Does democracy require a people and a national democratic community, or can the requisites of democracy be achieved through fortuitous social configurations coupled with the design of certain institutional mechanisms?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Imagining the American Polity'? A: The main theme of 'Imagining the American Polity' revolves around the evolution of democracy in the United States and how political science has influenced public perceptions and discussions about democracy from the founding of the nation to present times.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Imagining the American Polity' is John G. Gunnell.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 15, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key historical periods discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key historical periods including the nineteenth century focus on the idea of the state, the emergence of pluralist theory in the 1920s, the transition to liberalism in the mid-1930s, and the resurgence of pluralist theory in the 1990s.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers new to political science? A: Yes, 'Imagining the American Polity' is written to engage a broad audience, making it accessible for readers new to political science while also providing in-depth analysis for those more familiar with the subject.
- Q: What type of approach does Gunnell use in this book? A: John Gunnell employs an 'internalist' approach to intellectual history, focusing on the dynamics of conceptual change and continuity within political science.
- Q: Does the book address the concept of popular sovereignty? A: Yes, the book explores fundamental questions about popular sovereignty, including whether democracy requires a cohesive national community or can be achieved through varied social configurations and institutional mechanisms.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its discussion of American democracy? A: This book is unique in its examination of the role of political science in shaping the discourse around American democracy, tracing its development and the impact of various theories over time.