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America's Founding and the Struggle Over Economic Inequality: A Constitutional History

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Economic inequality has been a central concern in American history, from the nation's founding to the present day. The Founding Fathers were acutely aware of the dangers of economic inequality, and they sought to create a constitutional framework that would protect against the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. However, the Constitution they drafted has been interpreted in different ways over time, and the issue of economic inequality has remained a source of debate and conflict.

America's Founding and the Struggle over Economic Inequality (Constitutional Thinking)

by Brendan O'Leary

5 out of 5

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This book provides a comprehensive history of the struggle over economic inequality in America, from the nation's founding to the present day. It examines the constitutional debates and decisions that have shaped the distribution of wealth and opportunity in the United States, and explores the ways in which economic inequality has affected American politics, society, and culture.

The book begins with a discussion of the Founding Fathers' views on economic inequality. The Founders were divided on the issue, with some arguing that economic inequality was a natural and inevitable part of human nature, while others believed that it was a threat to the republic. However, all of the Founders agreed that the Constitution should be designed to protect against the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few.

The book then examines the ways in which the Constitution has been interpreted over time to address the issue of economic inequality. The Supreme Court has played a particularly important role in this process, issuing rulings that have both protected and limited the government's ability to regulate the economy. The book explores the Court's decisions in cases involving taxation, labor law, and antitrust, and shows how these decisions have shaped the distribution of wealth and opportunity in the United States.

The book also examines the ways in which economic inequality has affected American politics, society, and culture. It shows how economic inequality has contributed to the rise of populism, the decline of the middle class, and the increasing polarization of American society. The book also explores the ways in which economic inequality has been reflected in American literature, film, and music.

This book is a timely and important contribution to the study of American history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the struggle over economic inequality in America, and it sheds new light on the ways in which economic inequality has shaped the nation's politics, society, and culture.

America's Founding and the Struggle over Economic Inequality (Constitutional Thinking)

by Brendan O'Leary

5 out of 5