About this title: According to conventional wisdom, the founders of the American Constitution were guilty of racism, elitsim and sexism. They were hypocrites who failed to live up to their own enlightened principles. Washington and Jefferson had slaves, so did they believe that "all men are created equal"? Also, women, even after the American revolution, had no rights and the poor and propertyless were denied the basic right of democratic perticipation. Observing that the understanding of the Founders influences the opinion of contemporary America, the author demonstrates why the Founders were indeed sincere ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Rowan and Littelfield Publishers, Lanham
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780847685172ISBN:0847685179
Description: Paperback. There is a previous owner's name and date written neatly inside and the spine is a little sunned but otherwise the book remains in Very Good condition. ISBN 0847685179 Contents include: “1. Slavery. 2. Property Rights. 3. Women and the Right to Vote. 4. Women and the Family. 5. Was the Founding Undemocratic? The Property Requirement for Voting. 6. Poverty and Welfare. 7. Immigration and the Moral Conditions of Citizenship”. read more
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