In this comprehensive account of Thomas Jefferson's constitutional thought; David N. Mayer offers a fresh perspective on Jefferson's philosophy of government. Eschewing the "liberalism versus civic republicanism" debate that has so dominated early American scholarship in recent years; Mayer examines Jefferson's thought in Jefferson's own terms- as "whig;" "federal;" and "republican." In the interrelationships and tensions among these three essential aspects of Jefferson's theory; Mayer explaines Jefferson's response to the particular constitutional issues and problems of his time. In contrast to other studies that view Jefferson as a champion of democracy; Mayer's book emphasizes Jefferson's commitment to liberty and his distrust of government.
#1256090 in Books Rutgers University Press 2005-01-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x .81 x 6.34l; 1.19 #File Name: 081353562X304 pages
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