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A New Republic: A History of the United States in the Twentieth Century
Contributor(s): Lukacs, John (Author)

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 ISBN: 0300104294     ISBN-13: 9780300104295
Publisher: Yale University Press
OUR PRICE: $61.95  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: October 2004
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Annotation: In "A New Republic, "one of America's most respected historians offers a major statement on the nature of our political system and a critical look at the underpinnings of our society. American democracy, says John Lukacs, has been transformed from an exercise in individual freedom and opportunity to a bureaucratic system created by and for the dominance of special groups. His book, first published in 1984 as "Outgrowing Democracy, "is now reissued with a new introduction, in which Lukacs explains his methodology, and a new final chapter, which sums up Lukacs's thoughts on American democracy today.


"Reviews of the earlier edition"


" A rich, subtle, and often ingenious argument . . . an eloquent, provocative, but disturbing book." -- Edwin M. Yoder, Jr., "Washington Post Book World"


" Mr. Lukacs is an original and subtle historian, and [this book] is an engaging intellectual surprise party. . . . I was continuously enchanted by the play of his ideas-- by the sharpness of his distinctions and the acuteness of his descriptions." -- Naomi Bliven, "New Yorker"


" It has been a long time since Americans were offered such a provocative interpretation of their historical predicament. . . . We would be foolish not to examine it closely." -- Laurence Tool, "Society"

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - 20th Century
Dewey: 973.91
LCCN: 2004109677
Physical Information: 1.24" H x 6.12" W x 9.2" L (1.46 lbs) 480 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
Features: Bibliography, Index
Review Citations: Library Journal 11/15/2004 pg. 103
 
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Publisher Description:

An eminent historian offers his views on American democracy

In A New Republic, one of America's most respected historians offers a major statement on the nature of our political system and a critical look at the underpinnings of our society. American democracy, says John Lukacs, has been transformed from an exercise in individual freedom and opportunity to a bureaucratic system created by and for the dominance of special groups. His book, first published in 1984 as Outgrowing Democracy, is now reissued with a new introduction, in which Lukacs explains his methodology, and a new final chapter, which sums up Lukacs's thoughts on American democracy today.

Reviews of the earlier edition

"A rich, subtle, and often ingenious argument . . . an eloquent, provocative, but disturbing book."--Edwin M. Yoder, Jr., Washington Post Book World

"Mr. Lukacs is an original and subtle historian, and this book] is an engaging intellectual surprise party. . . . I was continuously enchanted by the play of his ideas--by the sharpness of his distinctions and the acuteness of his descriptions."--Naomi Bliven, New Yorker

"It has been a long time since Americans were offered such a provocative interpretation of their historical predicament. . . . We would be foolish not to examine it closely."--Laurence Tool, Society
 
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