From Many, One: Readings in American Political and Social Thought

Book Overview

Unique among readers in American political and social thought, From Many, One is a broad and balanced anthology that explores the problem of diversity and American political identity throughout American history. From the classic texts of the American political tradition to diverse minority writings, this book offers a wide spectrum of ideas about identity, gender, immigration, race, and religion, and addresses how these issues relate to the concept of national unity.

Covering the gamut of viewpoints from majority to minority, from conservative to radical, from assimilationist to separatist, the authors range from the Founding Fathers to Frederick Jackson Turner, from Abigail Adams to bell hooks and Catharine MacKinnon; from Abraham Lincoln to Malcolm X; from Roger Williams to Ralph E. Reed.

Sinopoli's extensive introductory and concluding essays set the context for and draw out the implications of the fifty readings. The conclusion includes case studies of three minority groups-homosexuals, Mexican-Americans, and Chinese-Americans--to illustrate further the themes of the volume. Brief introductions to each reading and to each of the five sections provide background information.

In examining one of the central questions of American public life--the issue of national diversity--From Many, One will be a useful text for courses in American political thought, sociology, American Studies, and American history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878406263
• ISBN13: 9780878406265
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 9.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A great collection!

As a professor of a course titled, Justice in a Pluralistic Society, I am always searching for a text that will grab students and challenge them to think about about gender, race, and ethnicity in this country from both historical and current perspectives. This text does just that. With well-written introductory essays that a lay a needed context for students, this text provides primary sources which take students across the landscape of American history in light of these topics. Our students are excited about this book even though this is a dreaded required course. Well-done!