American Political Thought

How do Americans think about foundational political questions? Covering the full span of U.S. history, <i>American Political Thought: An Invitation</i> offers a lively yet sophisticated overview of the nature and dynamics of American Political Thought for students and general readers alike. <br /><br />Award-winning scholar Ken Kersch’s engaging introduction situates the key debates in their historical, political and cultural context. He introduces the touchstone frameworks and ideas that are both deeply ingrained and yet have been actively re-made in a country that has spent 250 years of shifting circumstances battling over their real-world implic…