The individual and the community in early America
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Several books postulated that American political thought had diverse origins. These books challenged the predominant belief in the primacy of individual rights over the common good. The book 'Natural Rights and the New Republicanism' by Michael Zuckert provides insights on the issue.
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1998
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America in thick and thin
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The US Supreme Court has upheld the thick, particularistic view of citizenship through its decision on the case Lorelyn Penero Miller v. Madeleine K. Albright. The decision has also demarcated the concept of discrimination with that of exclusion.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1998
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Prophesying America's future
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Several books on predictions concerning the US expressed various opinions which lacked consistency. However, they have always focused on a positive outlook towards the economy and other social issues.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1997
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