Majority rule versus consensus : the political thought of John C. Calhoun / James H. Read.
| Author/creator | Read, James H., 1958- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, ©2009. |
| Description | xi, 276 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American political thought American political thought. ^A252954 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Calhoun and the legacies of Jefferson and Madison -- Calhoun's political economy and the ideal of sectional reciprocity -- Calhoun's constitution, federal union, and slavery -- Calhoun's defense of slavery -- Calhoun's consensus model of government -- Contemporary divided societies and the minority veto -- Conclusion. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-269) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008033340 |
| ISBN | 9780700616350 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0700616357 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JC 212.C3 R43 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |