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The American Language of Rights

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Richard A. Primus examines three crucial periods in American history and demonstrates how the conceptions of rights prevailing at each of these times grew out of opposition to concrete political cases. In the first study of its kind, Primus highlights the influence of totalitarianism on the language of rights. This book will be a major contribution to contemporary political theory, of interest to scholars and students in politics and government, constitutional law, and American history.

Language: English

Pages: 284

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 1999

ISBN 13: 9780521616218

The American Language of Rights

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Richard A. Primus examines three crucial periods in American history and demonstrates how the conceptions of rights prevailing at each of these times grew out of opposition to concrete political cases. In the first study of its kind, Primus highlights the influence of totalitarianism on the language of rights. This book will be a major contribution to contemporary political theory, of interest to scholars and students in politics and government, constitutional law, and American history.

Language: English

Pages: 284

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 1999

ISBN 13: 9780521616218

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