The politics of inequality : a political history of the idea of economic inequality in America /

Thompson, Michael J., 1973-

The politics of inequality : a political history of the idea of economic inequality in America / Michael J. Thompson. - New York : Columbia University Press, c2007. - 249 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-236) and index.

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.

9780231140744 (cloth : alk. paper) 0231140746 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780231511728 (e-book) 0231511728 (e-book)


Distribution (Economic theory)--Political aspects.
Distribución (Teoría económica)
Justicia distributiva --Historia --Estados Unidos


United States--Economic policy.
Estados Unidos --Política económica

HC 103 / T474p 2007

339.2/20973