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John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Founding of America

Edited by Lee Ward, Michael P. Zuckert ...

Series series American Political Thought
An esteemed group of scholars examines the lives and legacies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the bicentennial of their death.John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died hours apart on July 4, 1826—exactly fifty years after they drafted the Declaration of Independence. Adams and Jefferson were undoubtedly two of the most important and consequential Founders. And yet, two hundred years after their ... Read more

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An esteemed group of scholars examines the lives and legacies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the bicentennial of their death.John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died hours apart on July 4, 1826—exactly fifty years after they drafted the Declaration of Independence. Adams and Jefferson were undoubtedly two of the most important and consequential Founders. And yet, two hundred years after their
... Read more
History of American Political Thought

by Bryan-Paul Frost, Jeffrey Sikkenga, George Alecusan, John E. Alvis, Donald R. Brand, Paul O. Carrese, Daniel T. Carrigg, Laurence D. Cooper, Murray Dry0, Thomas S. Engeman1, Peter S. Field2, Christopher Flannery3, Steven Forde4, David F. Forte5, David Foster6, David Fott7, Matthew J. Franck8, Peter B. Josephson9, Steven Kautz0, John Koritansky1, Harvey C. Mansfield2, Sean Mattie3, Jonathan Marks4, James McClellan5, Peter C. Meyers6, Lance Robinson7, Michael J. Rosano8, Richard S. Ruderman9, Richard Samuelson0, David Lewis Schaefer1, Peter Schotten2, Kimberly C. Shankman3, Natalie Taylor4, Aristide Tessitore5, Eduardo A. Velásquez6, Karl-Friedrich Walling7, Melissa S. Williams8, Jean M. Yarbrough9, Lucas E. Morel0, James R. Stoner Jr.1, Michael Zuckert2, Jean Bethke Elshtain3, Steven F. Hayward4, Peter Augustine Lawler5, James A. Morone6, Ronald J. Pestritto7, William G. Thomas8, Daryl M. Tress9, David Tucker0, Bradley C. S. Watson1 ...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and ... Read more

$100.99 CAD

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and
... Read more
The Fast Track to Understanding Ham Radio Propagation

by Michael Burnette, AF7KB ...

Award-winning ham radio author Michael Burnette, AF7KB, takes you on a journey through every form of radio wave propagation, from ground waves to propagation in outer space.If you've thought "propagation is a lot like the weather -- you can talk about it, but there's nothing you can do about it" -- think again!For each form of propagation, you'll learn the best ham radio practices to increase your ... Read more

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Award-winning ham radio author Michael Burnette, AF7KB, takes you on a journey through every form of radio wave propagation, from ground waves to propagation in outer space.If you've thought "propagation is a lot like the weather -- you can talk about it, but there's nothing you can do about it" -- think again!For each form of propagation, you'll learn the best ham radio practices to increase your
... Read more
Leo Strauss and the Problem of Political Philosophy

by Michael P. Zuckert, Catherine H. Zuckert ...

This critical study of the influential political theorist dispels popular myths and reveals the inner logic of his varied and notoriously complex writings.Political theorist Leo Strauss was unexpectedly thrust into the media spotlight for his alleged influence on neoconservative politics. With The Truth about Leo Strauss, Michael and Catherine Zuckert challenged the many claims and speculations ... Read more

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This critical study of the influential political theorist dispels popular myths and reveals the inner logic of his varied and notoriously complex writings.Political theorist Leo Strauss was unexpectedly thrust into the media spotlight for his alleged influence on neoconservative politics. With The Truth about Leo Strauss, Michael and Catherine Zuckert challenged the many claims and speculations
... Read more
Constitutionalism and Liberty

Essays in Honor of David K. Nichols

by Anthony D. Bartl, J. David Alvis, Christopher Bissex, Jacob Boros, Matthew Brogdon, Kevin J. Burns, Adam M. Carrington, Jerome C. Foss, Benjamin Kleinerman, Jeffrey J. Poelvoorde0, Matthew K. Reising1, Mark Scully2, Benjamin Slomski3, Lee Ward4, Jordan T. Cash6, Timothy W. Burns7, Michael Zuckert8, Joseph K. Griffith9 ...

Constitutionalism and Liberty: Essays in Honor of David K. Nichols explores the relationship between liberty and constitutionalism in American politics and political theory, and is organized around the question of how human liberty is preserved and advanced while empowering government to have the necessary authority to effectively govern society. The essays themselves are divided into three areas ... Read more

$136.79 CAD

Constitutionalism and Liberty: Essays in Honor of David K. Nichols explores the relationship between liberty and constitutionalism in American politics and political theory, and is organized around the question of how human liberty is preserved and advanced while empowering government to have the necessary authority to effectively govern society. The essays themselves are divided into three areas
... Read more
Citizenship and Civic Leadership in America

by Trevor Shelley, Susan McWilliams Barndt, Christopher Caldwell, Susan Collins, Shikha Dalmia, Angela D. Dillard, Tomás Jiménez, Kurt Lash, Peter Levine, Glenn C. Loury0, Rich Lowry1, Peter C. Meyers2, Henry Olsen3, Rogers M. Smith4, Ann Ward5, Greg Weiner6, Michael Zuckert7, Elizabeth Corey8, Wilfred M. McClay9, Carol McNamara0, Clifford Orwin2, Henry Thomson3 ...

Series series Political Theory for Today
The purpose of this volume is to discuss the concept of citizenship—in terms of its origins, its meanings, and its contemporary place and relevance in American democracy, and within a global context. The authors in this collection wrestle with the connection of citizenship to major tensions between liberty and equality, dynamism and stability, and civic disagreement and social cohesion. The essays ... Read more

$49.99 CAD

The purpose of this volume is to discuss the concept of citizenship—in terms of its origins, its meanings, and its contemporary place and relevance in American democracy, and within a global context. The authors in this collection wrestle with the connection of citizenship to major tensions between liberty and equality, dynamism and stability, and civic disagreement and social cohesion. The essays
... Read more
Plato's Laws

Force and Truth in Politics

by Robert D. Metcalf, Mark Munn, Mitchell Miller, David Roochnik, Patricia Fagan, John Russon, Eric Salem, Sara Brill, Catherine H. Zuckert, Michael Zuckert, Francisco J. Gonzalez ...

Series series Studies in Continental Thought
Readers of Plato have often neglected the Laws because of its length and density. In this set of interpretive essays, notable scholars of the Laws from the fields of classics, history, philosophy, and political science offer a collective close reading of the dialogue "book by book" and reflect on the work as a whole. In their introduction, editors Gregory Recco and Eric Sanday explore the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Readers of Plato have often neglected the Laws because of its length and density. In this set of interpretive essays, notable scholars of the Laws from the fields of classics, history, philosophy, and political science offer a collective close reading of the dialogue "book by book" and reflect on the work as a whole. In their introduction, editors Gregory Recco and Eric Sanday explore the
... Read more
The Fast Track to Getting Started in Ham Radio

by Michael Burnette, AF7KB ...

If you've been thinking about getting into amateur radio, here's the information you've probably been looking for.In this lively guide, award-winning ham radio author Michael Burnette, amateur radio call sign AF7KB, covers:What is amateur radio?Why do amateur radio operators participate in the hobby?How much does it cost?What do hams do?Mobile amateur radio communicationsGlobal amateur radio ... Read more

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If you've been thinking about getting into amateur radio, here's the information you've probably been looking for.In this lively guide, award-winning ham radio author Michael Burnette, amateur radio call sign AF7KB, covers:What is amateur radio?Why do amateur radio operators participate in the hobby?How much does it cost?What do hams do?Mobile amateur radio communicationsGlobal amateur radio
... Read more
James Madison's Constitution

A Double Security and a Parchment Barrier

by Jack N. Rakove, Lynn Uzzell, Alan R Gibson, Quentin P. Taylor, Michael P. Zuckert, David J. Siemers, Jeff Broadwater, Paul Finkelman, George Thomas, Zachary K. German ...

In James Madison's Constitution, Eric T. Kasper and Howard Schweber have assembled a roster of ten prominent contributors to excavate Madison’s thinking about key concepts and issues over questions of what the Constitution requires, permits, and prohibits. Madison’s key role at the Constitution’s drafting was instrumental in forging the document into what it is today.In many areas, the modern ... Read more

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In James Madison's Constitution, Eric T. Kasper and Howard Schweber have assembled a roster of ten prominent contributors to excavate Madison’s thinking about key concepts and issues over questions of what the Constitution requires, permits, and prohibits. Madison’s key role at the Constitution’s drafting was instrumental in forging the document into what it is today.In many areas, the modern
... Read more

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Socratic Philosophy and Its Others

by Denise Schaeffer, Christopher Dustin, Michael Davis, Catherine H. Zuckert, Gwenda-lin Grewal, Mary P. Nichols, Christopher A. Colmo, David Corey, Matthew Dinan0, Jacob Howland1, Evanthia Speliotis2, Ronna Burger3 ...

The overall aim of the volume is to explore the relation of Socratic philosophizing, as Plato represents it, to those activities to which it is typically opposed. The essays address a range of figures who appear in the dialogues as distinct “others” against whom Socrates is contrasted—most obviously, the figure of the sophist, but also the tragic hero, the rhetorician, the tyrant, and the poet. ... Read more

$62.99 CAD

The overall aim of the volume is to explore the relation of Socratic philosophizing, as Plato represents it, to those activities to which it is typically opposed. The essays address a range of figures who appear in the dialogues as distinct “others” against whom Socrates is contrasted—most obviously, the figure of the sophist, but also the tragic hero, the rhetorician, the tyrant, and the poet.
... Read more
The Fast Track to (Finally!) Getting on the Air With Ham Radio

by Michael Burnette, AF7KB, Kerry Burnette ...

The Fast Track to (Finally!) Getting on the Air With Ham Radio fills in the gaps so you can go from "licensed" to "operating."In this lively guide, award-winning ham radio authors Michael and Kerry Burnette, amateur radio call signs AF7KB and KC7YL, cover what you need to know to set up your station, get over your "mic fright," and start enjoying the fun of ham radio. You'll learn what to plug ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Fast Track to (Finally!) Getting on the Air With Ham Radio fills in the gaps so you can go from "licensed" to "operating."In this lively guide, award-winning ham radio authors Michael and Kerry Burnette, amateur radio call signs AF7KB and KC7YL, cover what you need to know to set up your station, get over your "mic fright," and start enjoying the fun of ham radio. You'll learn what to plug
... Read more
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Liberty

by Michael Zuckert ...

Narrated by Michael Zuckert ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

5 hours 49 min

Much of the political life of the United States takes the form of contests about rights. This passion for liberty was forged and stoked by the nation’s foundational documents: the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights of the U.S. ConstitutionNow you can join esteemed political scientist Professor Michael Zuckert for a fascinating exploration of America’s enduring passion for rights as ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Much of the political life of the United States takes the form of contests about rights. This passion for liberty was forged and stoked by the nation’s foundational documents: the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights of the U.S. ConstitutionNow you can join esteemed political scientist Professor Michael Zuckert for a fascinating exploration of America’s enduring passion for rights as
... Read more

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