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The Political Theory of The Federalist Reprint edition
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In The Political Theory of “The Federalist,” David F. Epstein offers a guide to the fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by the framers of the Constitution. Epstein here demonstrates the remarkable depth and clarity of The Federalist’s argument, reveals its specifically political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why the American regime combines liberal and republican values.
“While it is a model of scholarly care and clarity, this study deserves an audience outside the academy. . . . David F. Epstein’s book is a fine demonstration of just how much a close reading can accomplish, free of any flights of theory or fancy references.”—New Republic
“Epstein’s strength lies in two aspects of his own approach. One is that he reads the text with uncommon closeness and sensitivity; the other is an extensive knowledge of the European political thought which itself forms an indispensable background to the minds of the authors.”—Times Literary Supplement
- ISBN-100226213005
- ISBN-13978-0226213002
- EditionReprint edition
- PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
- Publication dateAugust 15, 2007
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5.75 x 0.7 x 9 inches
- Print length244 pages
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David F. Epstein is Deputy Director of Net Assessment, the Department of Defense.
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- Publisher : University of Chicago Press; Reprint edition (August 15, 2007)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 244 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0226213005
- ISBN-13 : 978-0226213002
- Item Weight : 14.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.75 x 0.7 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,503,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,102 in Political History (Books)
- #1,690 in Reference (Books)
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