American Political Thought: A Norton Anthology

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Revised and updated based on instructor feedback, this Second Edition presents key works from the colonial period to the present era. New selections--including readings from the Obama and Trump eras--help students understand how political thought in the 21st century builds on and sometimes departs from earlier traditions.

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