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Thompson, Michael J., 1973-

The politics of inequality : a political history of the idea of economic inequality in America / Michael J. Thompson ; with a new preface. - Pbk. ed. - New York : Columbia University Press, 2012. - xvi, 251 pages ; 23 cm.

Originally published in 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-238) and index.

Introduction : The Political Dimensions of Economic Inequality
The Critique of Economic Inequality in Western Political Thought: The Continuity of an Idea
The Liberal Republic and the Emergence of Capitalism: The Political Theories of Optimism and Radicalism
The Transformation of American Capitalism: From Class Antagonism to Reconciliation
Embracing Inequality: The Reorientation of American Democracy
Conclusion : Restating the Case for Economic Equality

ISBN: 9780231140751 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0231140754 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780231511728 (ebook)

LCCN: 2012001967

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Distributive justice--History.--United States
Distribution (Economic theory)--Political aspects.
Distribución (Teoría económica)
Justicia distributiva --Historia --Estados Unidos

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Economic policy.
Estados Unidos --Política económica

LC Class. No.: HC 103 / T474p 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 339.2/20973