Class Conflict The Pursuit and History of American Justice |
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| Editor:
| Leavitt, Gregory C. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4128-4979-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $115.00 |
Book Description:
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Beginning with the late eighteenth century and ending in the late twentieth century, Leavitt traces the history of class conflict and the struggle for justice among Americans. He argues that class struggles remain a significant factor in American social problems, because the American situation grew out of government promises of freedom and liberty to the lower class and the development of a powerful middle class. This is a provocative contribution to the debate over the future of...
More DescriptionBeginning with the late eighteenth century and ending in the late twentieth century, Leavitt traces the history of class conflict and the struggle for justice among Americans. He argues that class struggles remain a significant factor in American social problems, because the American situation grew out of government promises of freedom and liberty to the lower class and the development of a powerful middle class. This is a provocative contribution to the debate over the future of social justice in America.