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.

Interpretation and construction, Civil rights, Natural law, The Myth of American Individualism: The Protestant Origins of American Thought (Book), Natural Rights and the New Republicanism (Book), The Lincoln Persuasion: Remaking American Liberalism (Book)

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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.

Analysis, Cases, Discrimination, Conflict of laws, United States. Supreme Court, Citizenship

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Prophesying America's future

Article Abstract:

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.

Literature, Bibliography

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