{"title":"Ken Kersch","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Kersch offers insightful explorations into the complexities of political thought, focusing particularly on American ideas and their development. His works blend historical analysis with contemporary relevance, inviting readers to consider the enduring questions of governance and democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated to the study of politics and current affairs, Kersch guides readers through nuanced interpretations of political philosophy, making his books essential for anyone interested in the intellectual foundations of American political culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-political-thought-by-ken-kersch-9781509530335","title":"American Political Thought","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do Americans think about foundational political questions? Covering the full span of U.S. history, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Political Thought: An Invitation\u003c\/i\u003e offers a lively yet sophisticated overview of the nature and dynamics of American Political Thought for students and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning scholar Ken Kersch’s engaging introduction situates the key debates in their historical, political and cultural context. He introduces the touchstone frameworks and ideas that are both deeply ingrained and yet have been actively re-made in a country that has spent 250 years of shifting circumstances battling over their real-world implications. Covering thinkers ranging from Jefferson to Rawls, Du Bois to Audre Lorde, he examines the ambiguities of the purportedly ‘consensus’ American principles of liberty, equality, and democracy as well as addressing questions ranging from ‘What are the foundations of a legitimate political order?’ and ‘What is the appropriate role of government?’ to ‘What are the appropriate terms of full civic membership?’ - and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitically balanced and inclusive, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Political Thought\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the contested terrain concerning these core political questions as they were raised over the course of the USA’s often dramatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423753715948,"sku":"9781509530335","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51W7iuslMyL.jpg?v=1774429623"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ken-kersch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}